Plant Operator -Water

Under supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor, operates surface water treatment plant equipment to adequately supply a clean potable water that meets all State and Federal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Regulates the flow of raw water into treatment plant, as determined by system demand.
• Performs all required process control analysis and chemical testing.
• Regulates specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, alum, polymer, lime, phosphate, carbon, fluoride, sodium permanganate, etc.
• Regulates filtration process including proper flow, pressure, and backwashing.
• Monitors and maintains proper water levels in storage tanks and clear wells through the use of the SCADA system and equipment.
• Calculates and records hourly data for EPD reporting and internal records maintenance.
• Operates sludge siphon equipment and cleans sedimentation basins at scheduled intervals.
• Monitors equipment performance and reports any malfunctions, and may assist with minor repairs.
• Responsible for maintenance of the chemical and treatment buildings, as assigned.

Schedule is an overnight shift and may include weekends and holidays. Starting salary is $51,000 depending on class level and experience.

Education and/or

Experience:

Must have a high school diploma or GED. At least one-year relevant experience preferred. Must be licensed by the State of Georgia as a Class I, II, or III Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Henry County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.