What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Operator Trainee position at Georgetown County Water & Sewer District?
WATER OPERATOR TRAINEE
REPORTS TO: Water Ops. Supv. DEPARTMENT: Water
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt PAY RANGE: $22.35/hr
POSTING #: 20240005 DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled
General Purpose
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the surface water treatment plant, and
groundwater systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of groundwater well systems including hydrant flow
- Assists in the operation of the surface water treatment plant including plant start up, shut down,
- Assists with 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, ammonia, and sulfur dioxide cylinders
- Assists in performing chemical operations for the water treatment plant
- Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analysis and completes required
- Operates, calibrates, transports, and performs basic equipment maintenance
- Performs operational checks on wells and treatment plants and records information on operating
- Performs basic electrical functions including resetting and / or restarting equipment and changing
- Processes computer work orders
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, or related science field.
- Valid SC Driver’s License
- Must be able to obtain a “Class B” Water Treatment license within one year of date of hire
- Applications will be accepted through www.gcwsd.com/employment
Georgetown County Water & Sewer District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender, sex , including pregnancy & childbirth (or related medical conditions), national
origin, age, or disability.
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