Wwtp Process Worker/Trainee

The Trainee position is unlicensed with the principle focus on orientation and training. The incumbent assists more experienced workers on projects. Responsibilities include performing routine and defined tasks, such as taking samples for laboratory tests, assisting with adjustments, and assisting on maintenance projects. The WWTP Process Worker I position is licensed and often requires the individual to work alone at the facility, be responsible for all types of problem solving tasks, be the first line responder at an anomaly or emergency event and performance of operational adjustment tasks to assure efficient wastewater treatment. Responsibilities also include assisting other workers on projects and performing routine laboratory tests. The incumbent does related work as required. Complete job descriptions are available from the office of the Civil Service Commission.

Trainee Level: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma Process Worker Level: Possession of a Grade 2, 3, or 4 (either with or without the A designation) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation.

There will be a written test which you must pass with a score of 70 or higher in order to be considered for appointment. It will evaluate knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Mechanical Aptitude: These questions test your ability to identify and understand how basic mechanical instruments such as motors and gears work.
2. Safety Practices: These questions test your knowledge of basic safety practices.
3. Tools and Reading of Scales and Gauges: These questions test your ability to recognize or identify basic tools and their common uses and to make accurate readings of various types of dials, scales, and gauges.
4. Elementary Chemistry and General Science: These questions test your knowledge of basic processes and concepts in chemistry and general science.
5. Understanding and Interpreting Written Material: These questions test how well you comprehend written material.
6. Basic Mathematics: These questions test your ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve basic arithmetic problems that might be encountered in water and wastewater treatment plant operations. Questions may also involve the use of fractions, decimals, averages, and percents.
CITY OF WATERTOWN, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
245 Washington Street, Room 205 Watertown, New York 13601 www.watertown-ny.gov

There is no residency requirement for this examination. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who are residents of the City of Watertown in accordance with Section 23.4(a) of the New York State Civil Service Law and Rule VII(1) of the Municipal Civil Service Rules for the City of Watertown. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must be a resident of Jefferson County or a resident of a contiguous county.

The list will also be used to fill vacancies as they occur in the City of Watertown Water Treatment Plant