Water Technician I Position Available In Barrow, Georgia

Water Technician I City of Statham – 3.3 Statham, GA Job Details Full-time $16.50 – $21.00 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CDL B Carpentry Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

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High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Class E Non-CDL Class C Class D Air Brake Endorsement Mechanical knowledge Water treatment Entry level Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description Water Technician I The City of Statham is accepting applications for a full-time Water Technician I.

Job Summary:

The Water Tech is responsible for ensuring safe and clean water by operating, maintaining, and monitoring water treatment and distribution systems, as well as collecting and testing water samples under the supervision of the licensed Water Operator and/or Public Works Director.

Essential Duties:

The following duties are normal for this job; other duties may be required as assigned with Supervision.

• Basic repair and maintenance of the water distribution system to include pumps, valves, fire hydrants, and chemical dosing systems.
• Monitor water quality parameters, adjust chemical dosages, and make corrective adjustments to processes to maintain optimal water quality.
• Installs, repairs, and monitors consumer water meters.
• Turn water services on and off as required, and post non-payment notices.
• Locate water meters, mains, and service lines.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment and reports defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Conduct daily preventive maintenance inspections of water wells, water storage facilities, and wastewater lift and pump stations to ensure proper operation.
• Assist in ensuring that Government Standards and regulations are met and remain in compliance.
• Some weekends and after-hours on-call may be required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong detail oriented.
• Must have a valid GA driver’s license.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and work independently, if required.
• Safety procedures and practices are required as well as wearing safety equipment.
• Some knowledge of carpentry, mechanical, and electrical.
• Ability or willingness to learn how to operate equipment, i.e., backhoe, tractor, mowing equipment, and various hand tools.
• Capable of lifting upwards of 50 pounds
• The Knowledge and Ability to obtain State of GA issued Water Treatment Operator License or Water Distribution Operator License.

Pay will be reviewed for years of experience in the field of water & sewer, education, certifications, and or licenses. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision, paid training, paid time off, and holidays. Please visit www.cityofstatham.com under Job Openings for an application. You may submit your resume to or hand deliver it to City Hall. The City of Statham is an equal opportunity employer and a certified Drug-Free Workplace. Statham City Hall, 327 Jefferson St., Statham, GA 30666. City Hall (770)-725-5455 www.cityofstatham.co

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.50 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person