The City of Thomson-McDuffie County Water System is accepting applications for an experienced and state certified Water Treatment Plant Operator – Class III.
Job Summary:
- Monitors treatment plant machines and equipment to clean and disinfect water for human consumption and for industrial use
Essential Job Functions:
- Controls treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use.
- Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant.
- Meters specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
- Monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation, and distribution of water.
- Cleans tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water).
- Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Collects water samples, conducts bacteriological tests, performs quality analysis of private wells, and records data.
- Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
- Monitors SCADA and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation, and distribution of water.
- Tests water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbidimeter, and pH meter.
- Adds chemicals such, as poly aluminum chloride to coagulate impurities and to reduce acidity.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Georgia certified Water Treatment Plant Operator.
- One to two years of related experience.
- Must be willing to work weekends, nights and holidays.
- Must pass pre-employment screenings that include physical & drug screen, background check, etc.
- Must have a valid Georgia Drivers’ License and a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Salary, signing bonus and other compensation will be determined by experience, with a benefits package including health, retirement plan, and paid time off. Applications and job descriptions are available on the 2nd floor of the City-County Administration Building located at 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or online at www.thomson-mcduffie.com. This position is open until filled. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.39 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Water Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
