Plant Operator, Trainee

Salary : $33,684.00 Annually

Location : Augusta, GA

Job Type : Full Time Permanent

Job Number : 201203645

Department : UTILITIES

Division : FACILITY OPERATIONS

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2024

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled technical work to operate, control and maintain equipment at a water treatment plant to maintain 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 and processing conditions. Reports to Assistant Treatment Plant Manager or other designated persons. Works with co-workers and the public to provide operational support.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates an assigned water treatment plant for the Consolidate Government. Monitors plant operations and processes, checks system components, identifies any problems and makes necessary adjustments. Ensures continuous and effective operation and maintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and guidelines. Monitors and inspects plant operation and equipment to ensure treatment process optimization. Documents all activities.
• Monitors chemical feeds, distribution, flow rates, and related treatment processes. Maintains appropriate chemical levels. Adjusts system controls, adds, adjusts, and replaces chemicals in the plant's systems and components; and maintains related documentation. Adjusts treatment processes and chemical delivery to ensure water quality exceeds Federal and State standards. Verifies optimum treatment process by performing chemical feed calibrations and laboratory test.
• Reads meters, gauges, and dials. Records readings, chemical levels, water properties and statistical data. Prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records, and reports to include flowcharts, production reports, and operation logs. Performs minor repairs and helps maintain machines, equipment, pumps, electrical equipment, and upkeep of facilities including grass cutting, hedging, cleaning, and manually transporting of chemicals.
• Collects and tests water samples. Performs all necessary qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, control testing and analyzes test results. Maintains records of findings and sample characteristics while calibrates test equipment while determining the need for treatment process changes. Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares to obtain State certification.
• 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, such as changing filters, beds and other parts as required. Lubricates 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 needing repairs to the 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. Maintains required record keeping.
• As Required Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : High School diploma or GED { 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 and ability to maintain steady employment in any field.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Certifications : Must obtain and maintain certification as a Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator within one year of hire. Failure to meet this requirement will result in termination of employment.

Licensing : 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.

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 :

OTHER

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.

Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes :

Vacation

Holiday

Sick

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below :

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms?

Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?

To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his / her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months?

If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded)

Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note : Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in any field that shows an ability to maintain steady employment? (Experience must be evident on application.)

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

This position requires possession / maintenance of a Class III Georgia Water Treatment Operator certification within 12 months of employment. By selecting "I agree" you are acknowledging that you possess the required certification or you will obtain the required certification within the allotted time frame, with the understanding that failure to obtain the required certification may result in termination

Required Question

Salary : $33,684