Pumping Station Operator, Trainee

The purpose of this classification is to operate, control and maintain equipment at a raw water pumping station in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental rules and regulations for the Consolidated Government's water utility. This is an entry-level position. Incumbents in this classification are under close supervision and learn how to monitor and analyze operating conditions, and to take action to modify equipment operation to maintain compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental rules and regulations. Reports to the RWPS Operator, Lead or other designated person. Works with co-workers and employees to provide operational support. Must complete an approved training course for Georgia Water Distribution Operator certification within (6) months of employment.

• Operates assigned raw water pumping stations for the Consolidated Government. Monitors the station operations and processes, checks system components, identifies any problems and makes necessary adjustments. Ensures continuous and effective operation. Maintains compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Reads meters, gauges and dials. Records readings, water levels and related data and information. Prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records and reports including flowcharts, production reports, and operation logs. Conducts hourly checks on pumps and pressure gauges.
• Inspects station systems, facilities and equipment.  Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on station equipment, pumps, gauges, fencing, grounds, and other assigned areas. Performs routine maintenance, changes filters, beds and other parts as required. Oils and adjusts power driven pumps, checks storage, fuel tanks, cleans equipment, flushes system; makes minor electrical and/or plumbing repairs as needed. Maintains related documentation and reports any problems the need for equipment repair to supervisor.
• Prepares or completes plant records, logs, checklists, and other documents as required by local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Records and reports process changes, equipment failures, service requests, work orders, and other details. Controls gates for proper water level and maintains documents.

Education:  High School Diploma or GED is required.  {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

Experience:  One (1) year of work experience that shows the ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficiency in learning plant operation and basic math.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must demonstrate initiative in preparing for test and performing all duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or with a team.
• Established ability to perform under high stress and remain professional.

License:   Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving history.  If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.  ***This position requires driving a county vehicle.***

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES: 

Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction:  Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Equipment:  Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments. 
Verbal:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Physical Abilities:  Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements:  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors:  Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. 

OTHER: 

This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation. 

Travel from office to other locations required of this position. 

Disclaimer:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job

Salary : $33,684