CITYOF AMSTERDAM
NOWHIRING
Water Treatment Operator/Trainee:
City of Amsterdam is seeking applicants for the position of Operator/Traineeat our Water Treatment Plant.
Distinguishing Features include:
This is a two (2) year trainee position that requires theincumbent to complete the training and experience requirements to obtain a TypeIIA Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the New York StateDepartment of Health. This is required to become an operator. Incumbentoperates and assists in a variety of plant equipment, machinery, laboratorytests and other relative to water filtration and treatment processes. The workis performed under the general supervision of a higher-level operator.
Typical Work Activities:
Incumbent are instructed in and assist in the performance ofthe following activities: operation, inspection, maintenance, repairs andadjustment of pumps, valves, motors, compressors and related plant equipmentand machinery; variety of laboratory tests; backwashes filters and lines.Learns and assists operation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition(SCADA) system and primary logic controllers (PLC) of plant processes.
MinimumQualifications:
Applicant must possess a minimum of either:
Graduation from high school or possession of a highschool equivalency diploma
A valid NYS driver’s license
Salary 19.04/hr. $39,603/yr. upon obtaining NYS IIAlicense $48,755. Plus benefits
Applications will be accepted by September 24, 2021 atthe office of Employee Relations at City Hall, 61 Church Street and via emailat kbrumley@amsterdamny.gov