Water Production Operators/Technician

Operates and maintains equipment in general building, grounds, and the distribution system

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Al responsibilities may not be performed by al incumbents.)

 Flushes fire hydrants; hydrant maintenance.

 Takes chlorine samples from various locations

 Performs minor maintenance on equipment and buildings; including painting and washing.

 Maintains pumps and pressure gauges; cleans filters, clarifiers, and pumps.

 Performs grounds maintenance duties, such as mowing, edging, and trimming.

 Responds to water quality complaints and flushes the area to help aleviate the issue.

 Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 Basic knowledge of safety practices in equipment operations.

 Basic knowledge of water equipment repair.

 Basic knowledge of pumps and motors.  Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.

 Ability to folow and understand oral and written instructions.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: The Director or other designated supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions, which require the use of some judgment. The supervisor spot-checks work in progress and reviews completed work for compliance with instructions and procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. Difficulty and responsibility increase and supervision decreases based on experience and/or service and training.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to maintain equipment and facilities that the city utilizes in the treatment of water. Successful performance results in safe and properly functioning water treatment and distribution system. Poor performance may result in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, excessive costs, and lawsuits against the city. The work consists of tasks that are related, but are complicated by the various types of chemicals and machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to walk outdoors, climb ladders, excavations, stairs, and vehicles; sit in vehicle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, stretch, crawl, and crouch. Hear sufficiently to recognize changes in sounds made by machinery, equipment, or motors. See shapes and outlines of objects both near and at a distance; depth perception required. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is not regularly required to move or lift up to 100 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is regularly exposed to weather conditions, especialy cold and hot temperatures, humidity, rain, and sun. Also exposed to airborne irritants, fumes, dust, gases, noxious odors, vibrations, electrical shock, and moving and/or mechanical parts. The incumbent's working conditions are typica ly very loud.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  High School Diploma or equivalent.  Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usualy 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.

Work Location: In person