Plant Operator - President St Plant

Purpose

One of ten most beautiful places in America, the City of Savannah is set within a vibrant and diverse community, filled with charm and great people! We are always looking for hidden gems ready to champion challenges, foster a culture of belonging, and make a difference within the communities we serve!

We are looking for motivated and career driven Water/Wastewater Plant Operators!

• Do you hold a current Class III Water/Wastewater License or have the drive and motivation to earn it within 8 months?
• Do you want a career with the City of Savannah that will positively impact the lives of our Citizens?
• Are you interested in a career opportunity that combines your passion to serve with your experience and skillset?

Are you holding a Class II or Class I Water/Wastewater License?

Apply with your Class II Operator License and bump your salary to $50,881 annually / $24.46 per/hour!

Apply with your Class I Operator License and bump your salary to $56,096 annually / $26.96 per/hour!

We offer excellent medical, dental and vision benefits; wellness programs; educational reimbursement; deferred benefit contribution (457B), and 11 paid holidays.

This is a GREAT Time to Join the City of Savannah!

• Observes plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting reading 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.
• Collects 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.
• Support and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Calibrates lab equipment for proper function and accurate results.
• Operate 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.

• 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.

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.

Class III - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one (1) year work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class II - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of work experience in the treatment of surface, ground water or the operations of water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class I - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with three (3) years of work experience in the treatment of surface water or ground water under the influence; operation of a ground water well system; or physical/mechanical activated sludge treatment process of municipal wastewater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience is…