Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Statesboro, GA; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Statesboro, GA is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator to operate and inspect equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Responsibilities include monitoring the treatment process, inspecting equipment, maintaining logs and records, and performing preventive maintenance.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, six months of related experience or equivalent, and a valid Georgia driver’s license with a Class III Wastewater license to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of experience in a related field or equivalent training/education.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; Class III Wastewater license to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors treatment process and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions.
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process.
• Inspects plant equipment; maintains records and prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts.
• Tends to pumps, blowers, feed pumps, centrifuges, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater; performs preventive and corrective maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class III Wastewater license

Job description

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator operates and inspects equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Responsibilities

• Monitors treatment process and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions;
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process;
• Inspects plant equipment;
• Prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts;
• Maintains records;
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process;
• Tends to pumps, blowers, feed pumps, centrifuges, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, telescopic settings, wet well, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater;
• Cleans and scrubs filters and tanks;
• Changes chlorine cylinders;
• Performs wastewater treatment plant tours;
• Collects wastewater samples for standard tests, such as biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, and pH;
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment;
• Maintains sludge drying beds;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Six (6) months of experience in a related field;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License;
• Must obtain a Class III Wastewater license within 12 months of hire.

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical