Water Operator

Inframark•Winder, GA

About The Position

This position is responsible for the general operations of a municipal drinking water treatment plant. In addition to process control responsibilities, you may be asked to do basic cleaning, painting, scrubbing of weirs and basins, minor maintenance tasks, and grounds maintenance of water plants and well stations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; college degree in biology, chemistry, or environmental science
Must have a valid driver’s license
Valid WaterOperator License preferred or ability to obtain required certification as a Water Treatment Plant Operator within 12 months of hire date
Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and stairways safely.
Must be able to pass a fit-test for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
Ability to work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Valid WaterOperator License preferred

Responsibilities

Operates water pumping mechanisms to regulate flow and pressure of water during assigned shifts to include: Operates pumps, valves, turbines and electric motors to transfer, distribute and regulate pressure flow of raw and processed water
Monitors panel boards and adjusts controls to regulate flow and distribution of water
Cleans systems by backwashing at designated intervals
Records reservoir water elevation, power consumption and equipment utilization data at designated intervals
Conducts water treatment activities to include add appropriate amounts of chemicals to raw water to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water at regular intervals; regulates flow of pre-treated water through sedimentation and filter devices; adds appropriate amounts of chemicals into water for post treatment and operates agitators; records chemical composition of raw and treated water at designated intervals
Maintains, cleans and stocks materials on trucks and equipment.
Housekeeping duties to include cutting grass, cleaning tanks, sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning equipment and various other duties to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the facility
Calibrates all meters that will be used through the course of the shift
Collects samples and performs various tests such as pH, D.O., and CL2 residual; analyzes results and makes process control changes based on these lab results and instruction from their immediate supervisor
Documents readings, test results, equipment adjustments and enters data into a computer database for record maintenance and to produce periodic and special reports
Monitors and observes treatment process for offensive matter; inspects equipment and monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect problems
Transfers various chemicals from one container to the other. Makes chemical feed adjustments as necessary
Changes chlorine cylinders and checks for leaks. Adjusts feed rate as required.
Transports, handles and mixes chemicals manually as required.
Operates plant machines and equipment and injects chemicals to purify water
Conducts laboratory tests of water and monitors plant controls
Adjusts valves and gates and maintains well pump stations
Attends safety classes, reinforces and complies with company safety policies