Water Treatment Plant Operator

CITY OF VILLA RICA • Villa Rica, GA

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for skilled, licensed work in the operation and maintenance of equipment in the water plant. Work involves operation of water treatment facilities and equipment to insure compliance with water treatment permits. Maintenance of equipment is also a crucial part of the job.

Requirements

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations; ability to recognize hazards in the facility and use proper safety precautions
• Knowledge of the operating procedures of a water treatment plant
• Knowledge to repair and maintain water treatment equipment
• Knowledge of chemicals used for water treatment and how to adjust chemical feed for optimum plant operations
• Skill in the operation, maintenance and routine repair of equipment used in water treatment
• Ability to detect changes in operation of plant equipment and to notify management of these changes
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to perform general maintenance duties
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out
• An Operator in Training must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to attend the necessary classes to obtain a Class 3 Water Treatment license

Nice To Haves

• Ability to distinguish between shades of color is also necessary when performing laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities

• Operates water treatment equipment such as pumps, control panels, computer and SCADA equipment, chemical feeders, filters, electric motors, and lab equipment
• Repairs, cleans, and maintains water treatment equipment
• Reads meter gauges and dials, maintains a log of all readings, makes adjustments as needed to maintain proper treatment process
• Collects samples and performs standard tests to insure proper operation, maintains accurate records and reports of test results
• Maintains plant grounds, performs housekeeping duties, performs maintenance around the plant, reports the need for equipment repair, assist in repair of equipment
• Attends classes required to maintain water treatment certification
• May operate city vehicles to perform job duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED