Water Quality Control Specialist
Published on by Trudi Schifter, CEO and Founder AquaSPE for City of Atlanta
General Description:
This employee investigates water quality inquiries from City of Atlanta Drinking Water customer, routinely flushes distribution system fire hydrants to improve and maintain water quality and occasionally inspects and chlorinates the installation of new water mains.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Duties include but are not limited to the following: consult consumers about water quality in their businesses and residences; collects representative water samples; operates water line valves and fire hydrants to ensure proper water flow and improve water quality; operates and maintains portable chemical feed equipment to ensure proper dosage of chemical solutions; reviews plat cards and as-built plans; ensures job site is safe and equipment is operated in a safe manner while wearing all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Operate motor vehicles to drive to sampling locations throughout the water service area. Support the relationship between the City of Atlanta and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors, the public and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information. This employee investigates customer complaints concerning water quality, flushes fire hydrants to improve distribution circulation and disinfects newly installed or serviced water mains and storage tanks.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and minimum of two years of drinking water or water quality/purification or distribution experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Applicants must have a valid Georgia Driver’s License at the time of application and must obtain a valid Georgia Water Distribution license within one year of employment.
Information
- Location: Atlanta, United States
Industry experience
Education: High School
Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant
Years of experience: 1 to 5 years
Taxonomy
- Quality Maintenance
- Water Quality Management
- Water Quality Monitoring