Operator Trainee
About The Position
Trainee: Performs daily operational and technical duties at the Amerson Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) to ensure the highest quality of water to meet the demand of Macon-Bibb County. Performs laboratory and minor maintenance on plant equipment in the operation of the AWTP. Water Plant Operator Trainees are supervised by the Assistant Plant Manager and all certified plant operators. Water Plant Operators also perform and record daily laboratory testing to meet all State regulations. This role is supervised by the Assistant Plant Manager and Director of Water Operations. Operators: Performs daily operational and technical duties at the Amerson Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) to ensure the highest quality of water to meet the demand of Macon-Bibb County. Performs and records daily laboratory testing to meet all State regulations. Performs daily observations on maintenance equipment in the operation of the AWTP. This position is supervised by the Assistant Plant Manager and Director of Water Operations.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid Georgia driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Must obtain Class III Licensure within two years of employment.
- Must be available to work rotating shifts.
- Some computer skills required
Responsibilities
- Monitor AWTP treatment process and SCADA system.
- Performs pH, chlorine, fluoride, iron, manganese, turbidity, and other lab duties.
- Perform daily maintenance checks on all plant equipment.
- Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels and observes variations in operating conditions
- Prepare work orders on plant equipment and customer complaints.
- Backwash filters, operate basin clarifiers and perform chemical drawdowns.
- Order plant chemicals and other materials needed for plant operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
