Plant Operator - President St Plant

About the role

The City of Savannah offers a unique opportunity for motivated and career-driven individuals to join our team as Water/Wastewater Plant Operators. We are seeking candidates who are either currently licensed as a Class III Water/Wastewater Operator or are eager to obtain this license within eight months.

Responsibilities

• Observes plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting readings of flows at specified intervals; makes adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.
• Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes, and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.
• Collections samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for lab analysis.
• Reports defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
• Supervises the work of trainees and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.
• Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
• Maintains all required records such as operating logs, chemical and repair part inventories, maintenance logs; distributes information to internal and external personnel.
• Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment.
• Supports and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Class II Operator: Calibrates lab equipment for proper function and accurate results. Operates motor driven equipment i.e. forklifts, jockey truck and trailer. Supervises the work of new Plant Operators and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.
• Class I Operator: Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Prepares work orders and directs the maintenance and repair of fixtures and equipment. Provides technical assistance to operators. Performs visual inspection of water samples for color, microscopic particles, and insects. Operates a belt filter press and sand filter; cleans clarifiers and filters. Operates the activated sludge treatment plant. Records data pertinent to daily plant operations and processes; maintains operator log. Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides. Monitors Supervisory and Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) information to foresee potential problems. Responds to after-hours emergencies.

Qualifications

• No License - Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with less than one year of work experience in water/wastewater treatment, maintenance or related environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain a Georgia Water/Wastewater Operator Class 3 certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history if assigned to work at a regional plant.

Skills

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to operate standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
• Ability to use laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
• Ability to operate heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Education reimbursement.
• Deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Retirement seminars.
• Pretax parking deductions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Discounts and memberships.
• Employee development and in-service training.
• Uniform allowance (select positions).
• Employee relations.
• Direct deposit.
• Credit union.
• Healthcare PPO Medical Plus Plan.
• Healthcare PPO Medical Basic Plan.
• Dental Plus Plan.
• Dental Basic Plan.
• Vision Service Plan.
• Life insurance.
• Spouse and child benefits.