Part Time Water Treatment Plant Operator

CITY OF BUFORD

Part Time Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for skilled, licensed work in the operation and maintenance of equipment in water treatment plant. Work involves the operation of water treatment facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with discharge permits.  This position is also responsible for preventative maintenance of plant equipment. Incumbents in this classification are fully qualified plant operators responsible for the efficient operation of water treatment equipment on a flexible part time shift, between 24-30 hours weekly.

Typical Job Duties:

• Operates water treatment equipment such as pumps, control panels, chlorinators, fluoridators, chemical feeders, filters, electric motors, spectrophotometers, and turbidimeters in the performance of duties;
• Reads meters, gauges, and dials; prepares and maintains logs of readings; adjusts valves and controls to maintain appropriate treatment process, adds or adjusts addition of chemicals to treatment process as necessary;
• Reads meters, gauges, and dials; prepares and maintains logs of readings; adjusts valves and controls to maintain appropriate treatment process, adds or adjusts addition of chemicals to treatment process as necessary;
• Inspects plant charts on level gauges and flow meters; prepares and maintains logs of plant operations;
• Maintains plant grounds; performs housekeeping duties; performs plant maintenance duties; reports needs for equipment repair; repairs equipment and performs preventive maintenance on equipment;
• Attends and participates in seminars and classes pertaining to occupation;
• Responds to and participates in emergency calls.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Water Treatment Class III, or higher required
• High School Diploma, or equivalent required
• 2 or more years of experience in operating a water treatment plant preferred
• Applicants will be expected to lift in excess of 50 pounds or more on a regular basis

THE CITY OF BUFORD PROMOTES A DRUG-FREE ENVIRONMENT.  EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN.

Apply in person at City Hall (2300 Buford Highway Buford, GA 30518), Attn. City Manager, or send application and resume to cory.burge@cityofbuford.com.  Position open until filled or withdrawn. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.