JOB One of ten most beautiful places in America, the City of Savannah is set within a vibrant and diverse community, filled with charm and great people! We are always looking for hidden gems ready to champion challenges, foster a culture of belonging, and make a difference within the communities we serve!
Is that You? We are looking for motivated and career driven Water/Wastewater Plant Operators!
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Do you hold a current Class III Water/Wastewater License or have the drive and motivation to earn it within 8 months?
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Do you want a career with the City of Savannah that will positively impact the lives of our Citizens?
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Are you interested in a career opportunity that combines your passion to serve with your experience and skillset?
Click Play to learn more about how you can make a difference as a new City of Savannah Plant Operator!
As a
Plant Operator you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.
Are you holding a Class II or Class I Water/Wastewater License?Apply with your Class II Operator License and bump your salary to $50,881 annually / $24.46 per/hour!Apply with your Class I Operator License and bump your salary to $56,096 annually / $26.96 per/hour!
We offer excellent medical, dental and vision benefits; wellness programs; educational reimbursement; deferred benefit contribution (457B), and 11 paid holidays.
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Start your career with the City of Savannah! Complete your online application today!
This is a GREAT Time to Join the City of Savannah! EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- 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.
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Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.
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Collects samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for lab analysis.
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Reports defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
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Supervises the work of trainees and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.
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Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
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Maintains all required records such as operating logs, chemical and repair part inventories, maintenance logs; distributes information to internal and external personnel.
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Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment.
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Support and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Duties - Class II Operator-
Calibrates lab equipment for proper function and accurate results.
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Operate motor driven equipment i.e. forklifts, jockey truck and trailer.
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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.
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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.
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Prepares work orders and directs the maintenance and repair of fixtures and equipment.
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Provides technical assistance to operators.
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Performs visual inspection of water samples for color, microscopic particles, and insects.
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Operates a belt filter press and sand filter; cleans clarifiers and filters.
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Operates the activated sludge treatment plant.
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Records data pertinent to daily plant operations and processes; maintains operator log.
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Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides.
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Monitors Supervisory and Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) information to foresee potential problems.
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Responds to after-hours emergencies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
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Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
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Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
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Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
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Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
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Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
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Skill in using a computer.
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Skill in operating standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
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Skill in using laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
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Skill in operating heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
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Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
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Skill in oral and written communication.
