Water Treatment Plant Trainee #2546
About The Position
This position assists with monitoring the water distribution system, pumps, elevated tanks, and water quality, and maintaining the treatment plant grounds and buildings. Its purpose is to facilitate operation of the water treatment system and help ensure a safe drinking water supply. Errors could result in contaminated drinking water. Work is generally routine, although system emergencies may occur. The Supervisor V provides specific instructions and spot-checks completed work, reviewing most or all work for compliance, accuracy, and volume. The incumbent must follow state and federal drinking water guidelines and County and Department policies and procedures. The role includes working indoors and outdoors in settings such as an office, laboratory, chemical storeroom, classroom, and electrical and mechanical rooms. Some areas contain noisy machinery and may expose the incumbent to dust, grease, irritating chemicals, cold, heat, or inclement weather. Protective masks, goggles, and gloves are required in some areas. The position requires sitting at a desk, intermittent standing and stooping, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and distinguishing between shades of color. Contacts typically include County personnel, water and sewer customers, state and federal environmental personnel, and vendors. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent must be able to obtain a Class III Waste Water License within 12 months of finishing the required schooling.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain a Class III Waste Water License within 12 months of finishing the required schooling.
- Knowledge of basic chemistry.
- Basic math skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and write.
- Skill in using maintenance equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completion of high school or equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to understand basic principles relevant to the major duties; education and/or work experience may be combined to meet minimum requirements.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the water system through the SCADA network and assist with treatment and flow adjustments as necessary.
- Assist with laboratory testing to determine the chemical composition of the water.
- Assist in maintaining all aspects of the treatment and distribution process.
- Maintain appropriate levels in chemical tanks and containers.
- Perform general maintenance around the plant, including grass cutting, housekeeping, and painting.
- Act as dispatcher for Distribution crews, Collection crews, Meter Department, Mechanical Department, Locates, Environmental Compliance Department, Waste Water Department, Storm Water Department, and Georgia Power on weekends, holidays, and after office hours.
- Handle public calls about water utility business, including water line breaks, dirty water, low pressure, laboratory requests, billing or account inquiries, and delinquent-account cutoffs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
