City of Aiken
Environmental Systems Operator Trainee
City of Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina, United States, 29805
The City of Aiken is accepting applications for Environmental Systems Operator Trainees to join our Engineering & Utilities Department in the Water Plant.
Learn and collect daily, weekly, and monthly water samples; performs tests for bacteria sampling, pH, chlorine, turbidity, and alkalinity and hardness; records results in log
Learn how to maintain records, logs, and files for water production, power usage, chemical dosages, bacteria and turbidity reports, and filter washing
Learn how to run tests for water purification testing including pH, chlorine, fluoride, turbidity, bacteria, and confirmation of coliform and e-coli bacteria
Learn and assist in maintenance of main plant, Shiloh Springs, Pine Log, Town Creek, Silver Bluff, and The Vale to ensures proper pressure, flows, pH, chlorine, and fluoride; ensures proper pump maintenance is performed and recorded
Learn and assist operator in start-up, and shut down, regulation and adjustments of motors, pumps, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions
Learn proper way of loading chemicals and adjust chemical feed rates as conditions warrant
Learn and assists in maintaining plant waste discharge at proper levels
Learn how to maintain plant security at all times
Learns and assists operators in ensuring plant compliance with City/Department policies and procedures, SC DHEC regulations, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety
Learn and perform routine maintenance on CL-10 chlorine analyzers, laser turbs, pH meters, fluoride and hardness meters
Learn and provide support for Water Distribution, engineers, and contractors to include system repairs, isolation, flushing, customer notification, and use of GIS system
Gain knowledge of an operating SCADA System
Learn and assist operators and maintenance tech in maintenance of pumps and motors; greases and oils; maintains and repairs equipment
Responds with operator to learn how to deal with public and customer complaints
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record
Oral and written communication ability equivalent to that normally acquired through a high school education is required
Two to three years’ experience is necessary to gain knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance requirements, state and federal regulations, and plant processes and procedures
Ability to run chemical tests and analyze results
Interpersonal skills necessary to be courteous of fellow employees, citizens, and businesses while technical duties
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 60% of the work day
Acquire a Level E, D, and C level Water Treatment Certification to become Environmental Systems Operator, and maintain with CEUs
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Certification
Incumbent is required to work varying shifts as needed
This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
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Learn and collect daily, weekly, and monthly water samples; performs tests for bacteria sampling, pH, chlorine, turbidity, and alkalinity and hardness; records results in log
Learn how to maintain records, logs, and files for water production, power usage, chemical dosages, bacteria and turbidity reports, and filter washing
Learn how to run tests for water purification testing including pH, chlorine, fluoride, turbidity, bacteria, and confirmation of coliform and e-coli bacteria
Learn and assist in maintenance of main plant, Shiloh Springs, Pine Log, Town Creek, Silver Bluff, and The Vale to ensures proper pressure, flows, pH, chlorine, and fluoride; ensures proper pump maintenance is performed and recorded
Learn and assist operator in start-up, and shut down, regulation and adjustments of motors, pumps, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions
Learn proper way of loading chemicals and adjust chemical feed rates as conditions warrant
Learn and assists in maintaining plant waste discharge at proper levels
Learn how to maintain plant security at all times
Learns and assists operators in ensuring plant compliance with City/Department policies and procedures, SC DHEC regulations, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety
Learn and perform routine maintenance on CL-10 chlorine analyzers, laser turbs, pH meters, fluoride and hardness meters
Learn and provide support for Water Distribution, engineers, and contractors to include system repairs, isolation, flushing, customer notification, and use of GIS system
Gain knowledge of an operating SCADA System
Learn and assist operators and maintenance tech in maintenance of pumps and motors; greases and oils; maintains and repairs equipment
Responds with operator to learn how to deal with public and customer complaints
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record
Oral and written communication ability equivalent to that normally acquired through a high school education is required
Two to three years’ experience is necessary to gain knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance requirements, state and federal regulations, and plant processes and procedures
Ability to run chemical tests and analyze results
Interpersonal skills necessary to be courteous of fellow employees, citizens, and businesses while technical duties
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 60% of the work day
Acquire a Level E, D, and C level Water Treatment Certification to become Environmental Systems Operator, and maintain with CEUs
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Certification
Incumbent is required to work varying shifts as needed
This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
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