Transmission Operator III or II
About The Position
Under direct supervision, operates and maintains transmission system pipelines and related equipment, facilities, tanks, pump stations and various valves and operators. This is an entry level position developing specialized knowledge locating, troubleshooting problems, reading and maintaining meters, and providing customer service. Incumbents report to Transmission Division Superintendent. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Tasks and responsibilities which are common to the Transmission Operator positions include: Locates water lines and easements and identifies encroachments requested through the Utility Protection Center (GA811) from system maps, engineering drawings, blueprints and pipe locating equipment Obtain, record, and report monthly meter readings Assist with meter and valve repairs Subject to 24 hour on-call rotation; respond to emergency calls Monitor construction activities near transmission pipelines and pipeline easements Assist in inventory control of repair materials Mow grass and otherwise maintains pipeline easements and storage tank sites Assist with monitoring construction activities near transmission pipelines Assist in inventory control of repair materials Use laptop computer to obtain work orders, utility maps and work information Coordinates locating transmission lines and easements with engineering staff for capital improvement construction projects and development plan review Assists in interpreting plans and maps to determine location of transmission pipelines and appurtenances Troubleshoots meter problems and assists in planning and coordinating meter repairs
Requirements
- Understand and perform basic math, algebra, and solid geometry
- Ability to perform grass cutting and bushhoging
- Understand and use applicable safety procedures and applicable equipment
- Basic skills reading blue prints, locating County geography, and understanding schematic principles
- Ability to understand basic hydraulic principles and basic chemistry principles
- Ability to operate a computer, basic software, and understand principles of utility infrastructures.
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and basic math computation skills, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
- Class III Transmission Operator must obtain a Water Distribution License within a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of hire in the position.
- A Georgia Driver’s License is required. A good driving record must be maintained to continue employment with the Authority
- Applicants must have high school diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing similar operation and maintenance work as performed within the Transmission Division.
- Successful applicants must have basic math computation and geometry skills, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
- Positions in this class must have the Georgia Water Distribution License and have Confined Space and Utility Flagger certifications.
- A Georgia Driver’s License is required. A good driving record must be maintained to continue employment with the Authority
Responsibilities
- Locates water lines and easements and identifies encroachments requested through the Utility Protection Center (GA811) from system maps, engineering drawings, blueprints and pipe locating equipment
- Obtain, record, and report monthly meter readings
- Assist with meter and valve repairs
- Subject to 24 hour on-call rotation; respond to emergency calls
- Monitor construction activities near transmission pipelines and pipeline easements
- Assist in inventory control of repair materials
- Mow grass and otherwise maintains pipeline easements and storage tank sites
- Assist with monitoring construction activities near transmission pipelines
- Assist in inventory control of repair materials
- Use laptop computer to obtain work orders, utility maps and work information
- Coordinates locating transmission lines and easements with engineering staff for capital improvement construction projects and development plan review
- Assists in interpreting plans and maps to determine location of transmission pipelines and appurtenances
- Troubleshoots meter problems and assists in planning and coordinating meter repairs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
