Career Opportunities

Welcome to the new CPWQA Career Opportunities page! 

(Posted 10-07-2019)

Maintenance Supervisor - Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority

An immediate opening exists at The Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority (SBWJA),  a large Municipal sewer collection system located in Central PA near Bellefonte which serves approximately 30,000 residents in five municipalities.  The system consists of 275 miles of gravity and 30 miles of pressure sewer mains with 18 submersible and suction lift pumping stations which convey from 50 to 500GPM with a daily average of  1.5 MGD.   The Authority also manages the Benner Township Water Authority serving close to 1,000 residents through three separate water wells and two storage tanks.  This is a progressive and rapidly growing  Authority which is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma with 3 years supervisory experience in the water/wastewater field.  The successful candidate will also possess a current Commonwealth of PA Water  License  Class C subclass 7 and 12 endorsements   and a PA Wastewater License with a Class E subclass 4 endorsement or higher or the ability to obtain within one year of initial employment.    The successful candidate must possess a valid PA  driver’s license,  with a clean driving record and the ability to obtain a CDL within one year. The Authority currently has eleven employees and will be expanding in the near future.  The successful candidate will schedule and supervise the maintenance department’s daily activities as well as keeping updated on all required records of system operations and coordinate this work with the administrative staff.    The position requires the successful candidate to conduct business and maintain the same high standards already established by our Authority.  There is an excellent opportunity for advancement for the right candidate.  The SBWJA provides an excellent benefits package with competitive pay. 

To apply please forward your resume and salary requirements with references to: Spring Benner Walker Joint Authority Maintenance Supervisor 170 Irish Hollow Road Bellefonte,  PA  16823 
Or:   submit electronically on-line at maintenance@sbwja.com
SBWJA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(Posted 08-13-2019)

Facility Maintenance Supervisor - Capital Region Water 

This professional and administrative position is responsible for supervising all maintenance personnel, activities, and construction at the Water Services Center, DeHart Dam and Watershed, and other various locations throughout the City.  This position is also responsible for surveillance and security of the dam, the grounds and all structures managed by Capital Region Water (CRW) in accordance with engineering standards and federal, state, and local regulations.  Supervision is exercised over maintenance personnel responsible for the operation of this division.  This employee plans, coordinates and directs the various divisional functions under the policy direction and supervision of the Director of Drinking Water.   

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform and satisfactorily meet the essential job responsibilities and functions for this position.  The requirements can be found by clicking here.

(Posted 07-31-2019)

Laboratory Supervisor- Borough of Highspire  

The Borough of Highspire is presently seeking to fill the position of Laboratory Supervisor in the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position at the direction of the Public Works Superintendent, supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services and support of wastewater operations; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and provides training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection and processing. This position is responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant laboratory and performs routine and specialized chemical, microbiological and physical laboratory analyses on wastewater and biosolids to comply with discharge requirements of the Boroughs 2 MGD Plant. The applicant must possess mechanical and technical aptitudes which could be applied toward the laboratory, operations, and maintenance skills required in wastewater treatment.  Applicants may work non-traditional hours and must also be able to respond to emergency call-outs after normal work hours.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.  A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Class B (preferred.) A Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate, Class B, sub classification 1, 5. Prior experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred. The employee must successfully pass a criminal background check, physical exam and drug test.

Salary is $25.80 hr. after a 90 day probation period.  Benefits are based on a union collective bargaining agreement.

 To receive an application and a full job description and requirements please contact the Highspire Borough Office by phone 717-939-3303 or in person at 640 Eshelman St. Highspire, Pa 17034. Return your completed application to Borough Manager, Highspire Borough 640 Eshelman St. Highspire, PA 17034.  Applications will be accepted until September 2, 2019.

Highspire Borough is an equal opportunity employer.

(Posted 06-07-2019)

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Click HERE to apply.  

(Posted 06-07-2019)

Operations Supervisor - Drinking Water

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day and long-term optimization of the Capital Region Water (CRW) drinking water treatment process.  The water treatment process under the management of this position includes the Raw Water facilities of the pristine DeHart Reservoir, and the Susquehanna River Pump Station, a 20 MGD computerized conventional mixed-media gravity filtration water treatment plant at the Water Services Center, and finished water pumping and storage facilities within the distribution system.

This employee receives assignments and direction from and reports directly to the Director of Water Operations.

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Click HERE to apply.  

(Posted 3-20-2019)
Williamsport Municipal Water Authority and Williamsport Sanitary Authority Field Operations Manager

Duties:  This position is responsible for the work of the field staff engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the water distribution and sanitary collection systems, budgeting, and inventory.  This position may require working unusual hours in emergency situations and to be available on an “on call” basis as assigned.

Experience:  The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with course work related to waterworks or utility operations, eight years of increasingly responsible experience involving the construction, maintenance and operation of water distribution and sanitary collection systems and at least four years of supervisory experience.  Possession of a Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Pennsylvania Water Distribution Operators Certificate and a Collection System Certificate is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer     
Submit resume and cover letter to Ellen Derr, 253 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA  17701 or ederr@wmwa-wsa.org.

(Posted 3-20-2019)

Williamsport Municipal Water Authority and Williamsport Sanitary Authority Assistant Field Operations Manager

Duties: This position is responsible for supervising the construction, maintenance, and operations of the water distribution and sanitary collection systems.  This position may require working unusual hours in emergency situations and to be available on an “on call” basis as assigned.

Experience:  The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree with course work related to waterworks or utility operations or pipeline construction, four years of increasingly responsible experience involving the construction of water distribution systems, and at least two years of supervisory experience.  Possession of a Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Pennsylvania Water Distribution Operators Certificate and a Collection System Certificate is preferred.    

Equal Opportunity Employer    

Submit resume and cover letter to Ellen Derr, 253 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA  17701 or ederr@wmwa-wsa.org.

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