NEOGOV · 3 months ago
WTP Operator
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$36K/yr - $46K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Gainesville, GA, seeking a WTP Operator. The role involves assisting other operators in treating raw water to ensure adequate potable water supplies and maintaining compliance with purity standards.
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Responsibilities
Receives classroom and on the job training while assisting other WTP Operators on any shift at their assigned plant treating raw water to assure adequate potable water supplies are maintained and the effluent water meets all applicable standards for purity
Performs lab jar tests on samples of influent, effluent, raw, and finished water; checks temperature, pH, alkalinity, chlorine, and fluoride; mixes chemicals necessary to complete the tests
Weighs and feeds the proper amount of various chemicals into the system including lime, alum, polymer, and fluoride; fills fluoride hopper and alum dry tank
Monitors charts, meters, and gauges in the lab indicating the overall condition of the plant; changes all charts as needed
Checks and calibrates all equipment for routine operation such as high service pumps, raw water pumps, feed pumps, sludge collectors, chlorinators, flocculators, and air compressors
Fills out forms daily to monitor the condition of the plant including flocculator reports, chlorine status, alum and polymer feed rate, and lime and fluoride feed rate
Provides shift coverage for Operators on approved leave
Backwashes filters as needed to remove a build up of silt and debris
Regulates filters for the amount of water needed to insure proper flow is maintained
Operates Sludge Presses. Flushes sludge valves, blow off valves and bottoms of basins
Records and reports any problems to WTP Operator and maintenance staff for repairs
Paints facility and equipment as necessary
Maintains plant grounds; Cuts grass, runs hedge trimmers, cuts shrubs, lays straw, etc
Performs other related duties as required
Employee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D
No experience required
Employee must obtain Class III Water Operator License within one year
Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Knowledge of the principles and practices for the safe operation of plant equipment and related measuring and testing devices
Knowledge of the safety precautions used in chemical analysis
Knowledge of records maintenance practices applied to plant operations
Basic proficiency in mathematics and science
Ability to read and interpret charts
Ability to perform routine and emergency equipment maintenance
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to climb up to 70 stairs
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Clinic & Wellness Center
GMEBS Retirement Plan (select positions)
Life Insurance (up to $75,000)
Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Paid Military Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Protective Safety Equipment
Short-Term Disability Insurance (After 12 months of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement (After one year of employment)
Uniforms (select positions)
Workers' Compensation
Accident
Critical Illness
Death and Dismemberment
Deferred Compensation
Dental
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Long-Term Disability
Medical
Plan A Retirement (50% City paid - select positions)
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
Biweekly Paycheck
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Discount PC Purchase Plan
Employee Recognition Events
Employee Wellness Opportunities
Free Flu Shot
Free Parking
Health and Benefits Fair
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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