Classified Ad Title:
Water Treatment Plant Operator - Sevierville, TN

Post Date
9/6/2024

Expiration Date
11/5/2024

Details:
Position Title: 
Water Treatment Plant Operator 

Position Description: 
This is specialized and technical work in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant. This position is responsible for efficiently operating the water treatment plant on an assigned shift. Assignments are received in the form of oral and written work orders and are based on standard operating procedures. Work includes making out reports on operations, supplies, and tests. The employee is required to exercise independent judgment in carrying out the duties of the position under the general supervision of the Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator, and work is reviewed based upon results and review of reports.

The Summer hours are 6:00 PM-4:00 AM. Starting November 1st; the shift is 7:00 PM-5:00 AM due to the TVA peak hours program. The schedule is Saturday-Tuesday 4- 10 hour shifts.

Duties/Responsibilities: 
- Analyzes plant and laboratory reports and directs the adjustment of processing methods to improve plant efficiency.
- Regulates rate and flow of water to and from filters; washes filters; generally regulates and replenishes chemical feeders; reads and changes a variety of charts and meters, keeps log sheets and prepares operating reports; maintains proper water pressure and storage levels as required.
- Participates in making repairs to mechanical equipment and reports major breakdowns.
- Maintains the buildings and grounds around the water treatment plant.
- Maintains records of plant operations.
- Performs related work as required.

Education/Experience/Skills Required: 
- Requires graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate supplemented by technical or vocational courses relating to the operation of a water treatment plant; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Requires possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license. It requires the ability to obtain possession of a Class III Water Plant Operators certificate required by the Tennessee Department of Health and Environment within one year of employment. Requires the ability to upgrade to a Class IV within a reasonable time frame or as directed by the State of Tennessee.

Salary: 
$25.32 - $29.32 Hourly

Application Instructions: 
Please apply on our career page; https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seviervilletn/jobs/4623187/water-treatment-plant-operator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs