Plant Operator (Class III)
JOB OPENING
JOB TITLE: Plant Operator (Class III)
JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt/Non-Supervisory
DEPARTMENT: Treatment Department
RATE OF PAY: $15.21-20.63/HR.
SUPERVISOR: Water Treatment Plant Director
GENERAL NATURE OF WORK
This position is responsible for producing high quality, potable water by monitoring the treatment process in accordance with the EPA and EPD standards and by keeping water storage tanks correct operating levels in order to maintain system pressure. This water treatment plant operates seven (7) days a week.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Monitors and adjust to meet demand.
Inspects plant grounds, check gauges, readings, flow levels, pumps, motors, and valves, etc. to make sure they are in property working order.
Take samples and test chemical levels in the basing on an hourly basis, performs series of daily laboratory analyses.
Maintains the effectiveness of water filters by inspection and cleaning as needed.
Adjust chemical feeder.
Monitors the flow throughout the plant to ensure water quality.
Undertakes minor repairs and maintenance of plant equipment.
Makes changes to equipment and fixes breakdowns as they occur.
Maintains log book containing laboratory analysis results, distribution system changes, filter back wash readings, process control changes, chemical inventory, document all problems and complaints.
Performs related duties as required.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to change chemicals.
Ability to read rates of flow.
Ability to work day or night shift; weekends and holidays.
DESIREABLE EDUCTION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Standard High School or GED diploma.
Must have a valid Driver License and Georgia Distribution or Class III water treatment system operator license.
**NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. Employee may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.