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Description

This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a water treatment plant.

Operates equipment to control water flow and maintain proper operating levels.
Monitors the SCADA system to ensure proper plant operations.
Services, maintains, operates, and repairs facilities and equipment, including large-scale pumping devices, chlorination and other chemical feed systems, storage facilities, and related equipment.
Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; supervises and carries out corrective actions.
Makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings.
Maintains, calibrates, and repairs a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, controllers, valves, charts, and plant instrumentation.
Maintains maintenance and chemical analysis records; prepares logs, records, and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports.
Maintains plant facilities; paints interior and exterior surfaces; makes minor building repairs.
Reads and interprets plans, maps, and specifications.
Responds to after-hours emergencies.
Attends required training classes.
Performs related duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of treatment principles, operations, and equipment.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, hydraulics, and biology.
Knowledge of division and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Skill in the interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
Skill in thinking clearly under difficult circumstances.
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.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.

Salary Description

$19.05/hour

Valdosta Police Department

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