Salary : $37,204.96 Annually
Location : Georgia 31701, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-01-011
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 01/14/2025
The Position
The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized work functions associated with operating and monitoring wastewater plant equipment per established procedures to ensure proper treatment of wastewater according to federal and state regulations, and to maintain quality effluent for receiving water users.
Duties
1. Monitors and inspects plant equipment and operations for safety, maintenance and proper process operations; reports equipment failures or other problems; ensure proper treatment of wastewater per federal/state regulations.
2. Collects wastewater samples for laboratory analysis; performs in-house testing of samples; records instrument readings and test results.
3. Operates electrical and mechanical controls which regulate flow of waste materials through various stages of operations; performs operational adjustments on gauges and controls as necessary.
4. Replace empty hazardous chemical containers with full containers.
5. Checks chlorine equipment and tanks; changes chlorine cylinders; checks chlorine feed rates and makes adjustments as necessary; calibrates PH, chlorine residual and dissolved oxygen meters.
6. Opens/closes plant valves or gates to accommodate or route excess wastewater flow; monitors pumping of sludge from tanks to digesters; opens/closes valves for sludge being transferred; monitors levels of sludge in digesters records meter readings.
7. Assists Engineers/Contractors with coordination of equipment start-ups and shut downs.
8. Monitors lift station via computer; operates lift station computer to open and close lift station.
9. Performs various tasks related to wastewater treatment plant operations, which may include draining compressors and pumps, cleaning pumps, opening/closing valves, cleaning tanks, cleaning drying beds, etc.
10. Performs various cleaning, repair, and maintenance tasks necessary to maintain plant, machinery, equipment, tools and grounds in satisfactory condition.
11. Operates various machinery, equipment and tools in performance of assigned duties.
12. Prepares and/or completes various forms, reports, checklists, logs, or other documents; forwards or maintains as appropriate.
13. Communicates with supervisor, employees, city departments, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities.
14. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends/advances in the profession.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by Vocational/Technical training involving wastewater plant operations or related field; additionally; one (1) year previous experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within one year of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.
Core Competencies & ADA Compliance
1. Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information.
2. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
3. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects.
4. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information.
5. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
6. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems.
7. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA Compliance
1. Physical Ability: Tasks involve regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work.
2. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
3. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Optional: Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan
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