Water Treatment Plant Operator
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Under supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor, operates surface water treatment plant equipment to adequately supply a clean potable water that meets all State and Federal requirements. Applicant may be expected to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Regulates the flow of raw water into treatment plant, as determined by system demand.
- Performs all required process control analysis and chemical testing.
- Regulates specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, alum, polymer, lime, phosphate, carbon, fluoride, potassium permanganate, etc.
- Regulates filtration process including proper flow, pressure, and backwashing.
- Monitors and maintains proper water levels in storage tanks and clearwells through the use of the SCADA system and equipment.
- Calculates and records hourly data for EPD reporting and internal records maintenance.
- Operates sludge siphon equipment and cleans sedimentation basins at scheduled intervals.
- Monitors equipment performance and reports any malfunctions, and may assist with minor repairs.
- Responsible for maintenance of the chemical and treatment buildings, as assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
Position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and must be certified as a Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator by the State of Georgia, Class I preferred. Must have a valid Georgia Driver’s License with an acceptable MVR. Must also be at least 21 years of age.
Starting salaries are as follows: Class I: $44,383.82; Class II: $39,829.65; Class III: $35,507.06
Applications for this position will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019
Henry County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer