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How many Water And Sewerage Plant Operative jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 20 Water And Sewerage Plant Operative jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Water And Sewerage Plant Operative do?

A Water and Sewerage Plant Operative is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of water treatment and sewage treatment plants. This role involves monitoring plant processes, conducting routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Water and Sewerage Plant Operatives play a crucial role in providing clean water and managing wastewater to safeguard public health and the environment.

Tasks required include:

• Attends water filtration and purification plant, monitors chemical treatment and regulates treatment of water supply within strict guidelines.
• Cleans out screen compartments, sedimentation tanks and filtration beds manually or using mechanical scraper.
• Digs trench and assists pipe layers to lay, renew or repair sewerage pipes.
• Opens and closes valves to regulate quantity and pressure of water and reports defective valves or abnormal water pressure.
• Patrols sections of sewer, examines for any blockages or gas releases and clears blockages by flushing or by using boring rods.
• Regulates flow of raw sewage into screening plant, releases screened sewage and regulates its flow into detritus pits, sedimentation tanks and filtration beds.
• Stops water supply in an emergency and informs consumers likely to be affected.

What are the entry requirements for a Water And Sewerage Plant Operative?

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is provided Off and on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in Operating Process Plant are available at Level 2.

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