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December 12, 2004
City of Albany WATER PLANT OPERATOR III
DUTIES: May monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment operations per established procedures to ensure proper treatment of potable water per federal/state regulations Monitors and inspects plant equipment and operations for safety. maintenance and proper process operations- reports equipment failures or other problems to chief operator or shift supervisor Collects water samples for laboratory analysis: may perform pH. fluoride, chlorine, and other water quality test as required. Records instrument readings and test results: operates raw and finished water pumps. maintains and operates wells and distribution system. Adjust plant flows and chemical feed system required. Under supervision operates electrical and mechanical controls regulated to water flow through various stages of operations, adjusts operational controls as needed or required. May perform operational adjustments on gauges and controls as neccssary. Operates water plant equipment to include but not limited to; pumps, valves, filters, motors. mixers, SCADA system, alum feed Systems and related equipment Operates solids treatment facility and performs necessary laboratory work to determine sludge thickness and proper chemical feed May be required to respond to emergencies during after hours and weekends. Performs various cleaning, repair, and maintenance tasks necessary to maintain plant, machinery equipment, tools and grounds in satisfactory condition (which may include inspecting/testing equipment, lubricating pumps, cleaning equipment cleaning building and work areas, lifting/moving heavy materials etc.). Maintains logs and records of test results, meter readings, chemical applications, and other data Prepares and/or completes various forms, reports, inventores. checklists. logs, or other documents, forwards or maintains as appropriate. Communicates with supervisor. employees, to exchange information, or resolve problems. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio. provides information: takes and relays messages. may respond to requests for service Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends/advances in the profession, reads professional literature: attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Performs other related duties as required WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK ROTATING SHIFTS- Employees hired in this position are subject to random drug testing according to Department of Transportation rules and regulations, STARTING SALARY $11.19 TO 13.96 PER HOUR. DOQ
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED required: must obtain Class III Georgia Water Operator Certificate within one (1) year of employment: or any equivalent combination of education, training. and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License. Operating WG&L vehicles/equipmcnt the employee is required to maintain an acceptable insurable dnving record. Employee cannot have any DUl's ot reckless driving. No more than two moving viololations in a three-year period. No more than one fault accident in a three-year period.
Contact Information:
229-883-8330 x800
An on-line application can be printed by going to:
www.cityofalbany.ga.us
Thank you very much.
Posted by alan at December 12, 2004 03:06 AM