What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Operator position at Georgetown County Water and Sewer District?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of groundwater well systems including hydrant flow operations
- Operates the surface water treatment plant including plant start up, shut down, filter operations and instituting alternative water supply procedures with minimal supervision
- Performs basic water treatment plant and equipment maintenance and checks
- Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
- Investigates customer water service quality issues
- Installs chlorine and ammonia cylinders and/or containers
- Assists in performing chemical operations for the water treatment plant
- Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analysis and completes required paperwork
- Operates, calibrates, transports, and performs basic equipment maintenance
- Performs operational checks on wells and treatment plants and records information on operating records and logs
- Able to perform chemical adjustments in water treatment independently
- Performs basic electrical functions including resetting and / or restarting equipment and changing fuses
- Processes computer work orders
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
Desired Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years related work experience, or a combination of education and experience as required for South Carolina “B” Water Treatment license
- Valid SC Driver’s License required.
- SC “Class B” Water Treatment license required
- SC “Class C” Water Distribution license required within one year of hire
**Interested applicants must apply on our website at gcwsd.com/employment**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.77 - $29.72 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- On call
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Pawleys Island, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $30
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