Career Opportunities

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(Posted 07-29-2020)

Capital Region Water Operator I – Wastewater

Capital Region Water is looking to fill the position of Operator I – Wastewater.
This position is responsible to perform skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility on an assigned shift. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor. Work involves the use of stationary and portable pumps, valves, gates, gauges, meters, 12 ft. – 25 ft. ladders, control panels, log sheets, air compressors and motor vehicles such as trucks required for sludge transportation and disposal. Chemicals such as chlorine, polymers, and ferrous sulfate are used on a day-to-day basis. Work also includes the operation of unit processes like thickeners, digesters, clarifies, activated sludge, cogeneration, oxygen distillation, and sludge dewatering.

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(Posted 07-20-2020)

CAPITAL REGION WATER - SUPERINTENDENT– DRINKING WATER

POSITION SUMMARY
This professional leadership position has direct responsibility over the administration, operation, maintenance, and business functions of the Capital Region Water (CRW) Drinking Water Department which includes a 20 MGD filtration/treatment plant, distribution system, pumping stations, water storage facilities and two surface water supplies including an 8,000-acre watershed, impoundment and reservoir. The Superintendent plans, supervises, coordinates, and directs the various department functions under the policy direction of the Chief Executive Officer. Assignments are received and administered orally and in writing.

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(Posted 06-18-2020)

CAPITAL REGION WATER - LABORER I – DRINKING WATER

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position is responsible for performing routine manual work usually of a repetitive nature in various areas of the Drinking Water Group. Work is performed under the general supervision of Drinking Water Managers. Work involves but is not limited to the following: cleans, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes windows, polishes furniture. Cleans gutters, culverts, sewers, and other drainage structures. Cuts grass, maintains flower beds, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and picks up litter. Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, pipe, timber, blocks and bricks (weighing up to 35 lbs.) and other objects (weighing up to 100 lbs with mechanical assistance). Sets up and may use rescue retrieval system (weighing up to 200 lbs. with assistance from two (2) additional workers). Mixes concrete, digs and backfills trenches, unfinished laying of block or brick, and performs general maintenance or construction duties, opens manholes and valve covers (weighing up to 200 pounds with manhole hook or co-worker assistance when possible). Remains alert and reacts appropriately to audio and/or visual alarms on vehicular equipment and rescue retrieval system. Assists the meter reader from time to time which may require working in confined spaces.

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(Posted 06-09-2020)

CAPITAL REGION WATER  - WATER QUALITY ADMINISTRATOR

POSITION SUMMARY
This professional and administrative position is responsible for the activities of the Department of Water Quality, including the Water Laboratory and the administration of Capital Region Water's (CRW's) Water Quality Programs In accordance with public health and scientific standards and Federal, State, and local regulations. In addition, the employee Is responsible for public relations with regard to water quality and distribution, water conservation and public education. This employee plans, coordinates and directs the various Departmental functions under the policy direction and supervision of the Drinking Water Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES & FUNCTIONS
• Maintains and carries out an approved water quality monitoring program,
• Operates and maintains certification of CRWs water laboratory.
• Communicates effectively with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies, consumers, and plant operators.
• Keeps current with regulatory changes and new information and practices within the water supply industry and related public health matters.
• Directs adjustments in chemical addition rates to the water supply.
• Controls expenditures of budgeted funds and prepares budget recommendations.
• Obtains price quotes and prepares specifications for water treatment chemicals and laboratory supplies.
• Submits reports to State and Federal Agencies.
• Furnishes technical advice to the Drinking Water Superintendent as required.
• Plans and implements training classes for personnel engaged in Drinking Water activities.

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(Posted 03-26-2020)

Capital Region water is looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals to join our CReW.  We are currently accepting resumes for Operator – Drinking Water.   CRW is committed to providing employees with ample opportunities to contribute, to lead, and be recognized as innovators, to look beyond barriers to provide solutions, to be challenged in what they do and enjoy doing it.   CRW is an Equal Opportunity Employer equal opportunity employer. 

The Operator will perform a variety of duties to assure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of CRW's water production and filtration systems.  

Qualifications:  
High School diploma or equivalent.
Water treatment courses or related education such as Water Treatment I and Water Treatment II
A combination of skills, education and experience providing an equivalent background and a demonstrated ability to perform the duties and achieve certification of a water treatment facility operator.
A valid PA Driver’s License, Class B or must obtain a valid PA CDL within 240 days of employment.
Employee must pass Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Operator Certification Examination for the appropriate class of the water treatment facility within 30 months after successful completion of their probationary period.

***MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 12 HOUR SHIFTS, 5PM-5AM AND EVERY OTHER WEEKEND***

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(Posted 02-21-2020)

LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

The LACKAWANNA RIVER BASIN SEWER AUTHORITY (LRBSA) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time position of Laboratory Supervisor at its Throop, PA wastewater treatment facility. The LRBSA operates three (3) wastewater treatment plants in Lackawanna and Wayne counties.

Job responsibilities include:
• Supervision and maintaining compliance of the in-house PaDEP Accredited Laboratories.
• Prioritization and scheduling of sampling.
• Performing sampling and analysis of treated and untreated wastewater for regulatory compliance and process control.
• Development of new and refinement of existing laboratory SOP’.
• Training and supervision of plant operations staff in proper laboratory procedures, techniques and data entry.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
• College degree in related field.
• Experience working in a PaDEP Accredited Laboratory.
• Class A-Subclass 1&5 Pennsylvania Sewage Treatment Plant Operators Certificate.

Working experience with spreadsheet entry and word processing is required.

Applicant’s resumes will be accepted until February 28, 2020, or the position is filled. E.O.E.

Send resume to: Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority
P.O. Box 280
Olyphant, PA 18447

Or e-mail: director@lrbsa.com