Plant Operator (Water Reclamation) Job at Clayton County Water Authority, Jonesboro, GA

  • Clayton County Water Authority
  • Jonesboro, GA

Job Description

POSITION: Plant Operator

DEPARTMENT: Water Reclamation

PAYGRADE: PO III - 106 (NE)

PO II - 107 (NE)

PO I - 108 (NE)

PAY: PO III - Min: $26.37/hour  Mid: $33.62/hour  Max: $40.88/hour

PO II - Min: $28.22/hour  Mid: $35.98/hour  Max: $43.74/hour

PO I - Min: $30.19/hour  Mid: $38.50/hour  Max: $46.80/hour

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY: Plant Operator I

The purpose of this minimally supervised position is to  monitor the water reclamation process and repair wastewater treatment facilities, systems in compliance with state and federal environmental protection standards. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work; operates solids handling facility turning sludge into a Class A or B biosolids; loads product on trucks; inspects operations; completes PM; ensures smooth operation of burners, air scrubbers, and belt pressers; adjusts controls and processes for optimum performance; calibrates chemical meter and tracks chemical usage; collects and analyzes wastewater and bio-solids samples, conducts weekly telescopic exam of the MLS to check out bug count; treats effluent and surface water; monitors and maintains all treatment processes within the treatment process chain, including pump stations, clarification processes, biological processes, chemical feed processes, solids processing processes, wetland flow structures, pond complex levels, treatment wetland cells, outfall discharges, and related equipment, etc.; monitors the centrifuge and conveyors process; prints paperwork during midnight shift; and monitors and maintains the remote transfer pump station and raw pump station.

JOB SUMMARY: Plant Operator II

The purpose of this position is to not only exercise some discretion but to also monitor processes, plant, and equipment of the wastewater treatment facilities, as assigned, in compliance with state and federal environmental protection standards. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work; operates solids handling facility turning sludge into a Class A or B biosolids; loads product on trucks; inspects operations; completes PM; ensures smooth operation of burners, air scrubbers, and belt pressers; adjusts controls and processes for optimum performance; calibrates chemical meter and tracks chemical usage; collects and analyzes wastewater and bio-solids samples, conducts weekly telescopic exam of the MLS to check out bug count; treats effluent and surface water; monitors and maintains all treatment processes within the treatment process chain, including pump stations, clarification processes, biological processes, chemical feed processes, solids processing processes, wetland flow structures, pond complex levels, treatment wetland cells, outfall discharges, and related equipment, etc.; monitors the centrifuge and conveyors process; prints paperwork during midnight shift; and monitors and maintains the remote transfer pump station and raw pump station.

JOB SUMMARY: Plant Operator III

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment facilities and systems facilities, as assigned, in compliance with established state and federal environmental guidelines. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work; operates solids handling facility turning sludge into a Class A or B biosolids; loads product on trucks; inspects operations; completes PM; ensures smooth operation of burners, air scrubbers, and belt pressers; adjusts controls and processes for optimum performance; calibrates chemical meter and tracks chemical usage; collects and analyzes wastewater and bio-solids samples, conducts weekly telescopic exam of the MLS to check out bug count; treats effluent and surface water; monitors and maintains all treatment processes within the treatment process chain, including pump stations, clarification processes, biological processes, chemical feed processes, solids processing processes, wetland flow structures, pond complex levels, treatment wetland cells, outfall discharges, and related equipment, etc.; monitors the centrifuge and conveyors process; prints paperwork during midnight shift; and monitors and maintains the remote transfer pump station and raw pump station.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

Plant Operator 1

High school diploma or equivalent plus training in water, wastewater, or natural treatment systems, or a related field depending on assignment; three (3) years of related work experience in water treatment plant operations or wastewater treatment facilities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all CCWA or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain valid Georgia driver’s license.

Must possess and maintain a Georgia Class I Wastewater Operator License

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

None 

Plant Operator II

High school diploma or equivalent plus training in water treatment, wastewater treatment, natural treatment systems, or a related field; two (2) years of related work experience in water treatment or wastewater operations depending on assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all CCWA or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Must possess and maintain a Georgia Class II Wastewater Operator License

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

None

Plant Operator III

High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of work experience in water or wastewater treatment operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all CCWA or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Must possess and maintain a Georgia Class III Wastewater Operator License

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds or higher.

Tasks typically involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing; tasks may also involve some pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight.

At CCWA, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, including temporary employees, and applicants for employment based on qualifications, abilities, and merit. Therefore, CCWA prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants or any other legally covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), citizenship, genetic information, disability status, past, current, or prospective membership in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to job advertisements, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Clayton County Water Authority has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote work, Night shift

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