Plant Operator III Position Available In Henry, Georgia

Plant Operator

III 3.8 3.8

out of 5 stars 136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253 General Description This position serves as the entry-level role within a structured classification series, providing foundational experience and skill development. It precedes two progressively advanced levels, each offering increased responsibilities, complexity, and leadership opportunities within the series. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Operates and maintains equipment such as pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, and laboratory instruments. Determines necessary adjustments to chemical dosages. Detects improper equipment operation and reports issues for repair. Collects samples, monitors, and records test data. Takes daily meter readings for monthly reports. Replaces chlorine cylinders and regulates flow. Fills chemical containers in the lab and wells. Maintains accurate records and logs data into the computer system. Conducts routine plant and grounds maintenance. Assists other departments as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of all Federal, State and local safety practices and procedures pertaining to Water Plant operation. Knowledge of chemical application in treatment/pretreatment practices and procedures. Knowledge of laboratory analysis for process control. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in or and written communication; Skill in planning and meeting deadlines. Skill in compiling and analyzing data. Ability to detect flaws and defects in the operation of treatment equipment and initiate proper corrective actions. Ability to prepare and maintain reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Ability to ascend and descend vertically in distances up to 25 feet. Ability to lift up to fifty pounds. Ability to use a phone. Ability to drive standard equipped vehicles. Ability to navigate uneven terrain. Ability to read and interpret charts, graphs and gauges. Ability to tolerate environments containing dust, dirt, grease, smoke, fumes and potential hazards.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; ability to obtain Class III Water license within six (6) months; equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADA Compliance Physical Ability :

The work requires intermittent periods of sitting, standing and walking. When collecting samples, operating/repairing equipment and changing chemical systems, the incumbent is required to climb stairs and ladders, reach over equipment to make adjustments, turn large valves, climb into confined areas, lift objects weighing over 50 pounds and use tools requiring a high degree of dexterity. The incumbent must be able to distinguish between shades of color when performing laboratory analysis.

Sensory Requirements :

Some tasks require the ability to distinguish different colors, depth perceptions, and field visions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some tasks require perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discrimination sound. Some tasks require having close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Factors :

Water plant environment; some exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, walking and climbing; may work at heights; work in inclement weather conditions; may work in confined spaces.