This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for participating in the operation of a water treatment plant and coordinating plant operations and safety training of personnel.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
1. Develop and administer the plant operational training program to ensure acquisition of technical skills.
2. Trains new personnel; coordinate and conduct training for technical and non-technical staff on operation and maintenance related topics.
3. Identify and recommend training and safety requirements for plant personnel to meet the needs of the department.
4. Develop, implement and maintain required operating standards, written safety and health programs and plans.
5. Coordinate and conduct safety inspections; investigate “near miss” situations.
6. Monitors the operation of tanks, pumps, backwash filters, and other equipment.
7. Pumps sludge and removes from drying beds.
8. Runs regular plant tests.
9. Makes chemical adjustments as needed.
10. Changes chlorine cylinders as needed.
11. Changes water flow.
12. Maintains plant and plant grounds.
13. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
14. Gathers, organizes, examines, and evaluates data and makes appropriate response.
15. Operates, maintains, and repairs machinery or experience.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water treatment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
5/31/2023