About the Department

• Do you hold a current Class III Water/Wastewater License or have the drive and motivation to earn it within 8 months? 
• Do you want a career with the City of Savannah that will positively impact the lives of our Citizens?
• Are you interested in a career opportunity that combines your passion to serve with your experience and skillset?

Position Duties

• Observes plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting reading of flows at specified intervals; makes adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.
• Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.
• Collects samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for lab analysis.
• Reports defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
• Supervises the work of trainees and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.
• Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
• Maintains all required records such as operating logs, chemical and repair part inventories, maintenance logs; distributes information to internal and external personnel.
• Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment.
• Support and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Calibrates lab equipment for proper function and accurate results.
• Operate motor driven equipment i.e. forklifts, jockey truck and trailer.
• Supervises the work of new Plant Operators and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Prepares work orders and directs the maintenance and repair of fixtures and equipment.
• Provides technical assistance to operators.
• Performs visual inspection of water samples for color, microscopic particles, and insects.
• Operates a belt filter press and sand filter; cleans clarifiers and filters.
• Operates the activated sludge treatment plant.
• Records data pertinent to daily plant operations and processes; maintains operator log.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides.
• Monitors Supervisory and Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) information to foresee potential problems.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

No License - Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with less than one year of work experience in water/wastewater treatment, maintenance or related environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must obtain a Georgia Water/Wastewater Operator Class 3 certification within one (1) year of hire
Must obtain and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history if assigned to work at a regional plant.

Class III - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one (1) year work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class II - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of work experience in the treatment of surface, ground water or the operations of water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class I - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with three (3) years of work experience in the treatment of surface water or ground water under the influence; operation of a ground water well system; or physical/mechanical activated sludge treatment process of municipal wastewater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with a acceptable driving history.

Work Location: 1400 E President St        Work Hours: Monday - Friday, on call, weekends, and rotating shifts

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Skill in using a computer.
• Skill in operating standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
• Skill in using laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
• Skill in operating heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.