Water Treatment Plant Operator

This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a water treatment plant. · Operates equipment to control water flow and maintain proper operating levels. · Monitors the SCADA system to ensure proper plant operations. · Services, maintains, operates, and repairs facilities and equipment, including large-scale pumping devices, chlorination and other chemical feed systems, storage facilities, and related equipment. · Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; supervises and carries out corrective actions. · Makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings. · Maintains, calibrates, and repairs a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, controllers, valves, charts, and plant instrumentation. · Maintains maintenance and chemical analysis records; prepares logs, records, and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports. · Maintains plant facilities; paints interior and exterior surfaces; makes minor building repairs. · Reads and interprets plans, maps, and specifications. · Responds to after-hours emergencies. · Attends required training classes. · Performs related duties. Requirements · Knowledge of treatment principles, operations, and equipment. · Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. · Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, hydraulics, and biology. · Knowledge of division and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. · Skill in the interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications. · Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment. · Skill in planning, organization, and decision making. · Skill in thinking clearly under difficult circumstances. · Skill in oral and written communication. · Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. · Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. · Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. · Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.