Water Treatment Plant Opr III

Rockdale County, Georgia•Conyers, GA

About The Position

Employees in this class perform entry-level work of routine difficulty in the operation and maintenance of the County's Water Plant in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Work involves processes such as super pulsators, ozone generation and disinfection, and generation of hypochlorite. Through on-the-job training, the Water Treatment Plant Operator III becomes increasingly proficient in operating the plant in both automated and manual modes. Employees work varied schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is checked for accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results. The position monitors plant operations, collects and analyzes water samples, interprets readings and automated-system data, adjusts chemical feed systems and plant processes, maintains operational and maintenance records, checks reservoir levels, pressures, and flow totals, reports supply and equipment inventory, and performs preventative maintenance. The operator conducts sampling and tests to support compliance with federal EPA and state EPD requirements and monitors tank levels by controlling water flows. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Hazards include power tools and equipment, high-voltage pumps, and chlorination equipment; appropriate safety equipment must be worn at all times. The role requires physical activity including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; working in confined areas; lifting objects over 60 pounds; and using tools requiring a high degree of dexterity. The operator must be able to operate pump controls, forklifts, compressors, and crane lifts, pass a fitness test, and be certified to use SCBA and supplied-air systems for entering hazardous areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in water treatment plant operations.
Georgia Class III Water Treatment Plant license, or ability to obtain it within 24 months from the date of hire or promotion to this class.
Valid Georgia driver's license.
Knowledge of state and federal laws concerning water, water sampling, and water treatment.
Knowledge of practices, methods, tools, and materials used to maintain water plant pumps, equipment, and facilities.
Knowledge of the Rockdale County water system.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions when handling hazardous chemicals and operating power tools, mowers, pumps, and related equipment.
Oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to read and interpret plans and operation manuals.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to staff, management, and other audiences.
Ability to demonstrate equipment operation and proper repair techniques.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, work in confined areas, lift objects weighing over 60 pounds, and use tools requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Ability to operate pump controls, forklifts, compressors, and crane lifts; pass a fitness test; and be certified to use SCBA and supplied-air systems to enter hazardous areas.
Ability to distinguish between shades of color when performing laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities

Monitor water treatment plant operations and report problems to the supervisor.
Collect and analyze water samples.
Collect and interpret manual readings and automated-system data, and adjust chemical feed systems and plant processes as appropriate.
Maintain daily records of plant operations and maintenance actions.
Check reservoir levels, daily pressures, and flow totals.
Report inventory of plant supplies and equipment as needed.
Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
Conduct sampling and tests to ensure compliance with federal EPA and state EPD requirements.
Monitor tank levels by controlling water flows.
Perform related duties as required by proper authority.