Wastewater Plant Operator

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

               

Wastewater Plant Operator  

 

The City of McDonough is accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Plant Operator.  Class III certification is preferred but will consider a Trainee who has mechanical and electrical skills. 

 

Major duties:  Closely monitors wastewater treatment facility and process using SCADA system for optimum performance and makes recommendations for changes; Inspects for proper operation; pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, backflow preventers, air compressors, sludge thickening equipment, chemical feed equipment, odor control systems, sludge handling and moving equipment, and utility and process wastewater systems; Uses hand tools and power tools to perform maintenance on plant equipment, including but not limited to drill press, grinders, all hand tools, welders, and cutting torches; Operates chemical feed systems and assists in the unloading of chemical deliveries; Collects and reviews operational data for the Activated Sludge Process,  primary process, and solids handling; Coordinates special tasks such as DO profiles, special sampling (WET, Bio-solids, and thickening); Trains in the operation of press dewatering;

 

Sample of required knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• operate hand and power tools to perform maintenance on plant equipment (including but not limited to drill press, grinders, all hand tools, welders, and cutting torches);
• routine mechanical repairs;
• read and interpret documents such as charts, graphs, gauges;
• detect flaws and defects in the operation of treatment equipment and initiate proper corrective action;
• add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
• work additional shifts when necessary;
• maintain all required licenses and certifications required by the position;
• lift up to 80 pounds on occasion;
• work in inclement weather.

 

Minimum qualifications:  high school diploma or equivalent; some experience in wastewater treatment preferred; Class III Wastewater Operator’s certificate issued by the Georgia State Board of Examiners (or ability to obtain within one year); SCADA training or experience preferred; valid Georgia Driver’s License; satisfactory MVR; pass pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test; acceptable criminal history; equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Excellent benefits. Apply at City Hall, 136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, Georgia or e-mail application to ctuck@mcdonoughga.org.  Applications can be found online at www.mcdonoughga.org or at City Hall.

 

Deadline to apply:  Open until filled

Starting pay:  $12.38 per hour for trainee, $14.33 per hour for Class III

Hours:  Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00am – 4:00pm

 

The City of McDonough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.