We are seeking a Water / Wastewater Operator-in-Training for assignment in Americus, Georgia. The selected candidate will learn and gains skills involved in the maintenance of equipment and servicing work in a water / wastewater treatment facility.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

** This position has a pay rate of $18/hr **

- Performs routine servicing and corrective maintenance of water/wastewater systems

- Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, barscreens, comminutors, weirs, drying beds, digesters, pumps, tools and other stationary and portable equipment

- Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment

- Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts grass, weeds, and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass, leaves and trash; seeds and cares for lawns and ornamental plantings

- Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and tools required to load, unload, haul and spread sand, gravel, dirt and/or waste products (sludge, product waste, packaging waste, etc)

- Digs and refills ditches and trenches

- Carries or holds materials, supplies and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel

- Maintains records to accurately reflect pounds of materials hauled by private contractors or applied to agricultural lands 

- Performs other duties as required

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- Familiarity with hand and power tools