Job Board Title:
Wastewater Plant Operator

Post Date
6/6/2025

Expiration Date
9/4/2025

Details:
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
The Borough of Pleasant Hills is located in Allegheny County PA. The WWTP is a 5.0 MGD Activated Sludge Facility with two remote Pump Stations. We are responsible for treating wastewater from six different Municipalities.
Candidates must possess and maintain:
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Candidates must either possess or be able to obtain the following certification within 4 years:
Class A, E Subclass 1, 4
Candidates must be able to perform the following job duties:
- Perform routine plant operations and maintenance.
- Communicate with staff and management of plant performance.
- Complete daily reports and log plant data.
- Perform testing procedures necessary to monitor plant performance.
- Must be able to work well with others and work independently at times.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays (4hr shifts / average 12 weekends / yr)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Must possess initiative, judgment, dependability and cooperation in performing work assignments.
- Ability to operate tools and equipment used in wastewater plant maintenance.
- Perform cleaning and hosing of tanks and plant equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- The starting wage is $36.01 per/hr. for certified applicants and $23.41 per/hr. for uncertified applicants.

Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing is required.
The Borough of Pleasant Hills offers an attractive wage, comprehensive benefit package and a workplace with an emphasis on quality and teamwork.
Please submit resumes to: Attn: Kelly Theiss, Pleasant Hills Borough, 275 Curry Hollow Road Suite 220 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 or Email to kelly.theiss@pleasanthillspa.com
Application deadline: July 3, 2025


Qualifications:
- Completion of pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol testing.
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Drivers License.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of computer operated equipment.
- Ability to carry out written and oral directions and required tasks.
- Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance .


Employer:
Borough of Pleasant Hills
Contact:
Kelly Theiss

Address:
275 Curry Hollow Rd Suite 220 Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Work Phone:
412 655-5032

Fax:
412 655-5048

Email:
kelly.theiss@pleasanthillspa.com

Website:
www.pleasanthillspa.com

Position Title:
Wastewater Plant Operator