What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator - President St Plant position at City of Savannah?
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As a Plant Operator you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.
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- Observes plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting reading of flows at specified intervals; makes adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.
- Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.
- Collects samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for lab analysis.
- Reports defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
- Supervises the work of trainees and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.
- Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
- Maintains all required records such as operating logs, chemical and repair part inventories, maintenance logs; distributes information to internal and external personnel.
- Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment.
- Support and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Calibrates lab equipment for proper function and accurate results.
- Operate motor driven equipment i.e. forklifts, jockey truck and trailer.
- Supervises the work of new Plant Operators and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.
Additional Duties - Class I Operator
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Prepares work orders and directs the maintenance and repair of fixtures and equipment.
- Provides technical assistance to operators.
- Performs visual inspection of water samples for color, microscopic particles, and insects.
- Operates a belt filter press and sand filter; cleans clarifiers and filters.
- Operates the activated sludge treatment plant.
- Records data pertinent to daily plant operations and processes; maintains operator log.
- Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides.
- Monitors Supervisory and Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) information to foresee potential problems.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies.
Must obtain a Georgia Water/Wastewater Operator Class 3 certification within one (1) year of hire
Must obtain and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history if assigned to work at a regional plant.
Class III - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one (1) year work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Class II - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of work experience in the treatment of surface, ground water or the operations of water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Class I - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with three (3) years of work experience in the treatment of surface water or ground water under the influence; operation of a ground water well system; or physical/mechanical activated sludge treatment process of municipal wastewater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with a acceptable driving history.
Work Location: 1400 E President St Work Hours: Monday - Friday, on call, weekends, and rotating shifts
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
- Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
- Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
- Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
- Skill in using a computer.
- Skill in operating standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
- Skill in using laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
- Skill in operating heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.