Job Description

　　ESG Operations, an Inframark Company, is hiring a licensed Water Operator to join our team in Clarkesville, GA. You would be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a surface water treatment facility during an assigned shift. We would ask you to operate plant machines and equipment, inject chemicals to purify water, conduct laboratory tests of water, and maintain facilities and grounds.

　　We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. Join our team today and help us shape the environmental infrastructure for municipal, private, and federal clients.

　　Schedule

　　Rotating 12-hour day shift with weekends, holidays, and on-call work as required

　　Duties and responsibilities

　　Operate water pumping mechanisms to regulate the flow and pressure of water during assigned shifts, including:

　　Operate pumps, valves, turbines and electric motors to transfer, distribute and regulate the pressure and flow of raw and processed water

　　Monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate the flow and distribution of water

　　Clean systems by backwashing at designated intervals

　　Record reservoir water elevation, power consumption and equipment utilization data at designated intervals

　　Conduct water treatment activities to include:

　　Add appropriate amounts of chemicals to raw water to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify it at regular intervals. Correct imbalances as needed.

　　Regulate flow of pre-treated water through sedimentation and filter devices

　　Record chemical composition of raw and treated water at designated intervals

　　Draw samples and conduct laboratory analysis of raw and treated water to determine and correct imbalances, tests include pH, chlorine residual, fluoride residual, turbidity, and alkalinity

　　Calibrate all meters that they will be required to utilize throughout the shift

　　Document readings, test results, and equipment adjustments to enter data into a computer database and on paper for record maintenance and to produce periodic and special reports

　　Monitor and observe treatment process for offensive matter; inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect problems

　　Transfer various chemicals from one container to the other. Make chemical feed adjustments as necessary. Transport, handle, and mix chemicals manually as required.

　　Housekeeping duties include:

　　Cutting grass, cleaning tanks, sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning equipment, and various other duties to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the facility

　　Maintain, clean, and stock materials on trucks and equipment.

　　Qualifications

　　Requires a high school diploma or GED. Prefer the equivalent of one year of college or specialized vocational training in chemistry or a closely related field. Prefer Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator License, with at least one year of experience in water system construction, operation, distribution, maintenance, or equipment operations preferred. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.

　　Requirements

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.