DWM Watershed Plant Operator (RM Clayton)

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

4d • 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. Works under minimal supervision. May assist in training, orienting, or observing lower level associates, apprentices, or semi-skilled employees in the group.

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.
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 1 - 2 years of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area.
• Class II Wastewater License required.
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 1 year of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area.
• Class III Wastewater License required.
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must obtained a Class III License one year of employment required.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

What This Job Offers

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