Wastewater Operator In Training Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $8,454.00 Monthly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: HC R-04349
Department: Department of Environmental Management
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:
Permanent Full-Time: Lahaina
Supervises the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV wastewater treatment plant and lower classed plants, as well as related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities through subordinate supervisors; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
These classes differ from the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance Supervisor II, III, and IV in that the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance Supervisor II, III, and IV supervises through subordinate supervisors and has immediate charge of and twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for, all operational, maintenance, overhaul and repair activities at a Class II, III, or IV wastewater treatment plant and tributary pumping plants; whereas the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance Supervisor II, III, and IV assists in the supervision and participates in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV wastewater treatment plant and it's related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities.
Grade IV: This level is characterized by its primary responsibility for supervising through a subordinate level of supervision, all operational, maintenance, overhaul and repair activities at a Class IV wastewater treatment plant, as rated by the State Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, the overall operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV wastewater treatment plant and has twenty-four hour responsibility for the wastewater treatment plant and its related tributary pumping plants in regulating the flow of wastewater, air and sludge through the various stages of the treatment processes; inspects plant equipment and observes unit process functions at regular intervals to determine efficiency of plant operation; initiates changes as required to meet process quality control requirements; analyzes and evaluates instrument readings and reports of laboratory analyses to maintain or improve plant operations; assigns duties to plant personnel and instructs and supervises them in their work; determine causes of malfunctions and initiates corrective actions; supervises the operation of chemical feed systems and in the operation, installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of all wastewater treatment and pumping plant equipment; supervises the painting of equipment, buildings and other plant structures, the collection and laboratory analyses of samples; maintains and evaluates operating and maintenance records, and prepares and submits various operational reports; recommends process modifications to improve plant performance; reads and interprets plans and specifications, and maintains familiarity with manufacturers' manuals and new treatment processes and techniques; responds to emergency calls; submits job orders and requisitions for tools, materials and supplies; participates in the evaluation of subordinates; participates in the on-going safety and training programs; operates a motor vehicle to transport personnel and equipment.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
Grade IV: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and four and one-half (4-1/2) years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of a Grade III or higher level wastewater treatment plant, six (6) months of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License Requirement: Possession of the applicable Hawaii Mandatory Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate and possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision; practices and procedures used in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of wastewater treatment and pumping plant equipment; the various types of wastewaters and associated treatment and disposal problems and processes; sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control; servicing requirements of moving machinery; hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery; plant quality control requirements and measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies.
Ability to: plan, assign and supervise the work of others; operate and maintain electrical pumping units and auxiliary equipment; diagnose problems in plant equipment and supervise in their correction; review operational reports of equipment and laboratory analyses of wastewater and determine need for adjustments; instruct others in operational practices and procedures relating to treatment plant equipment; supervise the required laboratory tests and analyze results; act quickly and effectively in emergencies; encourage safety practices and enforce safety rules; give and follow oral and written instructions; work harmoniously with others.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
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This position requires possession of a current State of Hawaii Mandatory Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, Class IV. Do you possess this certificate? Note: You must attach a copy to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach a copy of your operator's certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least six (6) months of supervisory experience in a grade III or higher level wastewater treatment plant?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, what is/was the title of your position? And what positions did you supervise?
Required Question