DWM Watershed Plant Operator (South River)

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides continuous, economical, and EPA-compliant wastewater treatment processes for the citizens of the Atlanta area. Operates, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots the wastewater treatment facility and its processes to prevent violations and keep receiving waters safe. This is an experienced, skilled, or technical level position capable of carrying out most assignments with limited guidance. It is an influential level for operations and attainable by incumbents who possess the required minimum qualifications and demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. This role may be the only position in its specialty work group or part of a larger team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Class I Wastewater License required.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License required.
• 3 years of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area (for Class I).
• 1 - 2 years of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area (for Class II).
• 1 year of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area (for Class III).
• No experience required (for Trainee).
• Must obtain a Class III License within one year of employment (for Trainee).
• Knowledge of the operation, methods, and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of the machinery and process used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.
• Knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing wastewater and worker’s safety.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of Chemistry Terminology.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in solving complex problems independently.
• Skill in operating composite samplers and various lab test equipment.
• Ability to work and make routine decisions on the operation of the plant processes and equipment.
• Ability to treat the wastewater in a safe, effective manner.
• Ability to work outdoors in any kind of weather.
• Ability to read and understand design drawings and plans.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle and pick-up truck.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Forklift Certification and/or Class B CDL desirable.
• Work experience in wastewater plant or a related field (for Trainee).

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations governing wastewater treatment processes, stormwater, and sludge management.
• Assists in the performance of regularly scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.
• Conducts necessary daily checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.
• Performs all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.
• On call to respond to emergencies and breakdowns at the water reclamation center and/or pump stations.
• Trains individuals on proper procedures in operating and maintaining the City's water reclamation centers and/or pump stations.

What This Job Offers

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