DWM Watershed Plant Operator (South River)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides continuous, economical, and maintains EPA compliance with the wastewater treatment processes for the citizens of the Atlanta area. Operates, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots the wastewater treatment facility and its processes in an effort to prevent violations and to keep the receiving waters safe. This is an experienced, skilled or technical level position, capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the position with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered an influential level for operations and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who possesses the required minimum qualifications and demonstrates the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Could be the only position in this specialty work group or could be part of a general or specialized work team.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
3 years of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area.
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License required.
Class I Wastewater License required.
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.
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.
Must be able to work rotating shifts.

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 level).

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment processes, stormwater, and sludge management.
May assist in the performance of regularly scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.
Conducts the 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 of proper procedures in operating and maintaining the City's water reclamation centers and/or pump stations.
Works under minimal supervision.
May assist in training, orienting, or observing lower level associates, apprentices, or semi-skilled employees in the group.
Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.