JOB SUMMARY:  This position asset the crew supervisor in daily tasks such as water and sewer line maintenance and repairs. 

MAJOR DUTIES: 

• Operates heavy equipment. 
• Installs water meters. 
• Repairs water leaks. 
• Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed. 
• Repairs landscaping. 
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• The ability to use basic hand tools. (shovel, rake, broom, etc) 
• Position does require being on call

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:                                                                                              

• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and operation. 
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. 
• Skill in oral and written communication. 

KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of Water and Sewerage Authority standards and practices. 
• Knowledge of water system construction principles, practices, and materials.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Construction Manager and Assistant Construction Manager assign work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. 

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include utility protection laws, standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and traffic control procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. 

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related heavy equipment operation duties.  Heavy traffic and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the position. 

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in support of the work of a crew. Successful performance results in an efficient and well-maintained water system. 

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typical with co-workers, representatives from other public utilities, and members of the general public. 

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typical to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations. 
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with having 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.

MAJOR DUTIES:

         o    Maintains a continuous and efficient plant performance to ensure a safe and clean effluent; collects daily samples; runs lab tests; inspects and backwashes lift station and transfer pumps daily; runs process controls and records results; adds chemicals; maintains accurate records of all areas of operations.

         o    Operates sludge belt press; monitors belt speed, alignment, and tension; adjusts polymer mixing levels; controls sludge wasting amounts; completes wash down and maintenance of equipment.

         o    Inspects, maintains, and operates satellite treatment plants.

         o    Answers telephone and provides customer service; responds to service calls; removes blockages and repairs broken lines.

         o    Inspects off-site lift stations.

         o    Assists in building and grounds maintenance.

         o    Troubleshoots equipment and makes repairs; installs new equipment.

        o    Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

        o     Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operating principles, practices, and equipment.

        o    Knowledge of chemical reactions.

        o    Knowledge of laboratory and field sampling techniques.

        o    Knowledge of general maintenance practices.

        o    Knowledge of relevant state and federal guidelines.

        o    Knowledge of safety practices and protocols.

        o    Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

        o    Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs.

        o    Skill in the use of hand tools.

        o    Skill in oral and written communication.                                                                                                                                           

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Wastewater Operations Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. 

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include state and federal regulations, sampling guidelines, and Authority rules and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.

Summary: The intern will assist with the oversight of all aspects of Wastewater Treatment Plant operations and administration of the treatment of wastewater under intense supervision. In addition, the intern will assist in analyzing and testing wastewater samples.

Supervision:  Incumbents report to the Plant Manager and Chief Operating Officer.

Major Duties:

• Work with mentors to learn about the Authority’s water treatment process and opportunities of interest within the industry.
• Assist with EPA quality control program for the laboratory and assist the performance of laboratory technicians.
• Participate in assisting in the operation of wastewater treatment and maintenance including taking samples, testing and supervising the running of tests.
• Assist with the performance of a variety of chemical and physical analyses on samples collected.
• Assists in the operation of pumps, sludge processing equipment, valves and other equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes in the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Compliance Laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A candidate for this position must have graduated from High School or the equivalent. 
• Educational background in wastewater and water treatment processing.
• Educational background in biology & chemistry.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Internet, and software.
•  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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal candidates must be dedicated to the highest level of customer satisfaction, be highly organized, possess strong computer, communication, written and verbal skills, be able to multi-task, learn quickly, work with all team members, be willing to learn and grow, be detail oriented, when deemed necessary by management attend and pass the Wastewater Treatment Operator Class III certification.

Laboratory, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Biology and/or chemistry experience, understanding of communications (both written and verbal), have a positive attitude and great personal drive, a willingness and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment, and learn from constructive criticism.

Physical and Mental Requirements

 Work will be performed within an office/laboratory setting where incumbents will work with and be exposed to gas, chemicals, and solvents, as well as, work within the field. 

Fieldwork is performed outdoors. The incumbent may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The incumbent will frequently lift light objects and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of related equipment. Incumbents in this position may also be required to obtain a “Class III Operator”, “Class II Operator”, or “Class I Operator.”

REQUIREMENTS:

·       Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical panels

·       Read and understand electrical schematics and technical manuals

·       Perform lift station and building maintenance

·       Maintain a continuous and efficient plant performance to ensure a safe and clean effluent; maintain accurate records of equipment

·       Check SCADA for alarms and problems

·       Inspect, maintain and operate satellite treatment plants

·       Assist with removing blockages and repairing broken lines

·       Ability to be on-call as needed

·       Perform building maintenance

·       Performs other related duties as assigned

·       Ability to troubleshoot and repair pumps

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE:     

·       Knowledge of general maintenance practices.

·       Skill in the use of hand tools.

·       Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

·       Knowledge of water & wastewater treatment plant operating principles, practices, and equipment.

·       Knowledge of chemical reactions.

·       Knowledge of laboratory and field sampling techniques.

·       Knowledge of relevant state and federal guidelines.

·       Knowledge of safety practices and protocols.

·       Skill in the use of PLC, computers, and job-related software programs.

·       Skill in oral and written communication

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Industrial Electrical and Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include state and federal regulations, sampling guidelines, and Authority rules and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related plant operation duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and repair work, and assist in the operations of water and wastewater treatment.  Successful performance contributes to the effectiveness of plant operations.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typical with co-workers, state and federal regulatory officials, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typical to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed, outdoors, at lift stations, treatment plants, stockroom, warehouse, and in an office. The employee may be exposed to noise, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, confined spaces, and frequent cold or inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

         o    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 high school education.

         o    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.

         o    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 (Class A CDL).

         o    Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.

         o    High School Diploma or GED.