Plant Operator - Industrial & Domestic Water Plant

City of Savannah•Port Wentworth, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for motivated and career-driven Water/Water Treatment Plant Operators! As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a water/water treatment facility.

Requirements

No License - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with six months of work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator Class 3 certification within 8 months from the date of hire.
Class III - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one (1) year of work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Class II - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of work experience in the treatment of surface, groundwater, or the operations of water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Class I - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with three (3) years of work experience in the treatment of surface water or groundwater under the influence; operation of a groundwater well system; or physical/mechanical activated sludge treatment process of municipal wastewater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
Skill in using a computer.
Skill in operating standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
Skill in using laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
Skill in operating heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting the readings of flows at specified intervals; make adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.
Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.
Reports defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
Collects samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for lab analysis; performs pH, dissolved oxygen, and suspended solids tests.
Monitors and adjusts plant operations based on microscopic analysis and laboratory results.
Makes adjustments and changes to hydraulic and chemical processes.
Calibrates instruments and equipment, including a pH meter and dissolved oxygen meter; maintains assigned tools and equipment.
Operates after-hours 311 city-wide dispatch program for civil issues.
Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides.
Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment.
Supports and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.