Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

City of Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Valdosta seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee to perform technical and administrative duties at our plant. This full-time position requires knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, skills in equipment operation, and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to learning. Join us for a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and biology necessary.
• Skills in operation of hand and power tools are important.
• Experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and technical duties in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal permit requirements.
• Conduct equipment checks and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant principles

Knowledge of chemistry

Knowledge of safe work principles

Skill in operating mechanical equipment

Skill in planning and organization

Skill in oral and written communication

Education

Valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class III license

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Base pay range

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Description

Position Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Division: Withlachoochee

Salary: $35,558.48

Hourly Rate: 17.09

Department: Utilities

Pay Grade: 11

Location: Valdosta, Georgia

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Overview

This position is in training to perform administrative and technical duties in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, monitors plant for proper operation and to ensure compliance with all state and federal permit requirements, makes process control decisions for permitted effluent discharge, ensures compliance with safe work policies and procedures, performs equipment checks, collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; carries out corrective actions, makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings, maintains chemical analysis records; prepares logs, records and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports, prepares a variety of regular and special reports, and attends required training classes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant principles, operations, and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and biology.
• Knowledge of safe work principles and practices.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Skill in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• At least one year experience in a related field is a plus
• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.
• Satisfactorily complete required correspondence coursework within six-month probationary period and have a State Board of Examiners Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class III license within one year of employment.
  
  

Applications

Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to [e-mail] to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

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The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.

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