Plant Operator (License preferred)

Job description

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Water/Wastewater Plant Operator oversees the daily operation of the treatment plant, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This position oversees the process control, plant upkeep, and grounds maintenance and collects all samples required by state and federal regulations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Inspects, operates, and maintains the City’s water/wastewater treatment plants. Checks the operation of treatment filters, pumps, and water treatment equipment.

Adjusts the flow through the plants to maintain adequate water for peak demands, fire protection, and human consumption.

Checks and adjusts chemical feed equipment, as needed.

Read meters, gauges, charts, blueprints, and complex metering devices and interprets results.

Performs control room duties, which include monitoring and dispatching the City’s distribution, wastewater lift stations, and plant computer systems.

Performs complex laboratory analysis of surface water and well water samples and interprets results, so changes can be made if necessary.

Performs or designs maintenance programs for all plan equipment.

Maintains and operates treatment plant sludge de-watering facilities and belt presses. Receives and handles various bulk amounts of chemicals needed for the treatment process.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Position requires a valid driver’s license. Possession of a Class II Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License issued by the State of Georgia, Class I preferred.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive potable water treatment facilities operation and maintenance program.
• Knowledge of functions and purposes of water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and mathematics as related to water treatment.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in potable water systems maintenance and repair activities.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to potable water treatment.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities

Office and water/wastewater treatment plant environment, exposure to chemicals, machinery, and computer screens.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Personnel Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $19.68 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Water Operator Class 1? (Preferred)

Location:

• Kingsland, GA 31548 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $20