Plant Operator - President St Plant

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Educational reimbursement

457B deferred contribution

11 paid holidays

Job summary

City of Savannah seeks motivated Water/Wastewater Plant Operators to operate and maintain a treatment facility. Candidates should be pursuing or hold a Class II/III license, with opportunities to advance to higher classes and supervisory duties as experience grows.

Salary varies by license level, with Class II at $50,881 and Class I at $56,096 annually. Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; willingness to obtain Class III license within 8 months.
• Georgia Water/Wastewater Operator Class 3 certification within 1 year of hire.
• Valid state CDL with acceptable driving history if assigned to regional plant.

Responsibilities

• Observe metering equipment; adjust flows to maintain operation within standards.
• Keep logs of plant characteristics, changes, and incidents.
• Collect samples for lab analysis.
• Report defects to the Superintendent.
• Supervise trainees and instruct them in plant operations.
• Maintain plant areas, equipment, and records.
• Perform routine maintenance on treatment plant and generator equipment.
• Assist in major maintenance on treatment plant equipment.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Forklift operation

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Belt filter press

Sand filter

SCADA

Job description

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!

Is that You?

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?

As a Plant Operator you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.

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.

Additional Duties - Class II Operator

• 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.

Additional Duties - Class I 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 preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Work Location: 1400 E President St Work Hours: Monday - Friday, on call, weekends, and rotating shifts

Additional Requirements

• Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Skill in using a computer.
• Skill in operating standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
• Skill in using laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
• Skill in operating heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.