Lift Station Operator

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,010 - 20,790; Full time

Job summary

The Valdosta Police Department is hiring for a role focused on the repair and maintenance of sewer lift stations. This critical position involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing lift stations, as well as acquiring necessary parts and equipment.

Applicants should have knowledge of wastewater collection operations and possess or be able to obtain a Georgia driver's license along with the required wastewater licenses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater collection system operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of lift station inspection, repair and maintenance principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs wastewater lift stations.
• Researches and acquires parts and equipment as needed.
• Repairs pumps and maintains control panel components.

Skills

Knowledge of wastewater collection system operation

Lift station inspection and maintenance

Understanding of safety measures in sewer maintenance

Skill in problem analysis and solution development

Skill in communication

Education

Completion of specialized training in wastewater management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift station maintenance tools

Job-related software programs

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of sewer lift stations.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs wastewater lift stations to prevent sanitary sewer overflow and to maintain proper efficiencies.
• Researches, locates and acquires parts and equipment as needed.
• Changes motors and replaces motor wiring.
• Repairs pumps and cleans valves.
• Maintains and inspects control panel box components.
• Cleans bar screens, replaces belts, greases bearings and maintains level controls.
• Mows grass around station.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of wastewater collection system operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of lift station inspection, repair and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of the hazards inherent to sewer maintenance work and the safety measures used to mitigate those hazards.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the maintenance of lift station equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the use of lift station maintenance tools and equipment.
• Skill in the preparation of required reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Obtain and maintain a State of Georgia Wastewater Collection System Operator license.
• Obtain and maintain a State of Georgia Water/Wastewater Plant Maintenance Technologist – Class III license.

Salary Description: $18.86