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April 12, 2005
WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR
JOB TITLE: WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR
POSTING NO: 05-039
DATE: March 16, 2005
JOB SUMMARY:
WATER: Controls treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use. Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant. Dumps specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water. Starts agitator to mix chemicals and allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank. Turns valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities. Pumps purified water into water mains. Monitors panelboard and adjusts controls to regulator flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water. Cleans tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water). Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand- and power tools. Tests water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbidimeter, and conductivity meter. Dumps chemicals such as alum into tanks to coagulate impurities and reduce acidity. Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure. May operate portable water-purification plant to supply drinking water. May purify wastewater from plant preparatory to pumping water into rivers and streams or city mains. Performs other duties as assigned and abides by all department safety regulations.
WASTEWATER: Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage: Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage. Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements. Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes. Maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings. Give directions to wastewater treatment plant attendants and sewage disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance. May collect sewage samples, using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests, using testing equipment,, such as colorimeter. May operate and maintain power generating equipment to provide steam and electricity for plant. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school education or equivalent.
· Must possess a Class II Water or Wastewater Operator license and must show continuing progress toward obtaining the other license within 24 months of hire. Possession of Class II operator licenses for both water and wastewater within 24 months is a condition of continued employment.
· Must possess the tools of their trade.
· Be able to work twelve-hour shifts, and shift work.
· Must have and wear at all times, hard-toed safety shoes which meet ANSI Standard Z-41.
· Must be able to pass a TNAC (Trustworthy National Agency Check) and be able to obtain and maintain access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay.
Doreen Fornili
Employment Representative
VT Griffin Services
912-573-2154
Posted by alan at April 12, 2005 03:47 PM