Job Overview
Perform skilled and technical work in the operation of the City’s water treatment plant and facilities on an assigned shift. Valid Class I, II, or III Georgia Water Operator License or the ability to obtain a Class III License within 1 year.
Responsibilities
- Operate pumps, control panels, chemical feeders, Sodium Hypochlorite system, filters, gas and electric motors, and other plant equipment.
- Check plant for problems and make repairs or notify the water plant supervisor.
- Determine filter settings and wash times.
- Maintain chemical settings or adjust as needed to ensure potable and aesthetically pleasing water supply.
- Perform regulatory and processes control tests; raw, settled, filtered, and finished water regularly tested and enter results into the daily work sheet and computer spreadsheets.
- Monitor sedimentation basins for sludge accumulation and washing basins as needed.
- Keep records of water consumption, water pumped, water treated, chemicals used, and hours of operation.
- Review data to verify normal operations and identify causes that influence amount of water of chemical used.
- Startup and shutdown plant to maintain a sufficient supply of water for the consumers.
- Perform general custodial duties and yard work to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and walk up and down stairs regularly.
- Walking through the plant on a regular basis.
- Perform other duties as required.
Skills
- Strong understanding of water treatment processes.
- Mechanical knowledge related to equipment repair, plumbing systems, and heavy machinery operation.
- Ability to collect accurate data, perform analysis skills, and interpret technical information effectively.
- Experience with heavy lifting tasks and the operation of construction or maintenance equipment safely.
- Basic math skills for chemical calculations and process adjustments.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities combined with attention to detail for troubleshooting complex system issues.
Pay: $16.01 - $19.14 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
