Waste Water Technician

Current opening is for weekend only, working three 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager, assist in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and collection system; performing a variety of tasks, including laboratory analysis.

Duties:

• Monitor and record all flows at the wastewater to the treatment plant, including plant influent and effluent flows.
• Perform sampling and process control testing to maintain proper levels of flows, waste/return sludge rates, solids inventory and solids mass balances.
• Perform routine maintenance of valves, pumps, piping and related equipment necessary for the operation and maintenance of the treatment of waste water.
• Assist in repair of broken piping and related appurtenances and equipment in the collection system.
• Assist in performing sewer service line connection inspections.
• Assist with sludge management plan.
• Perform general housekeeping and grounds keeping duties.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned, including assisting other departments to achieve assigned tasks.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, analyze and understand various directives and regulations of federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints of the sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment facility.
• Ability and mechanical skill to perform maintenance tasks within the treatment facility and in the collection system.
• Ability to stay updated with new EPA required testing and new lab tests and equipment.
• Knowledge and appreciation of safety requirements regarding handling of hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• A minimum of 2 years of Industrial Wastewater experience in related processes.
• A Georgia Class 3 wastewater certification or higher is required at the time of employment