Operator - WATER DEPARTMENT
About The Position
The Groundwater Plant Operator performs skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of the City of Jesup’s water plants and related facilities. The position includes operating water plants, wells, pumps, water lines, fire hydrants, and other system components; maintaining required records and logs; and preparing reports. The operator should be familiar with computers, chemistry, general math, and report writing. The role includes a 12-month probationary period with on-the-job training, and the operator may be subject to 24-hour call. Some night, weekend, and holiday work is required.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid Georgia driver's license.
- Have no criminal record.
- Possess a Class 3 water operator license or be able to obtain water certification within 12 months.
- Have a high school education or equivalent.
- Be familiar with computers, chemistry, general math, and report writing.
- Be in good physical condition.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate test instruments.
- Perform daily inspections of water wells.
- Conduct daily water quality testing.
- Prepare daily and monthly reports.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on pumps, motors, and chemical feed equipment.
- Maintain fire hydrants.
- Flush water lines.
- Perform backflow testing.
- Operate water plants, wells, pumps, water lines, fire hydrants, and related system components.
- Maintain required records and logs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
