DWM Wastewater Collection Operator I (OWTR)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta seeks a Watershed Operator I to operate light, medium, and heavy trucks and construction equipment for the Office of Linear Infrastructure Operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience with commercial vehicles, and a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License. The position involves performing maintenance and documenting work performed.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience – High School Diploma / GED; 1 year of experience operating light to medium-sized commercial vehicles.
• Licensures and Certifications - Valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operates multiple vehicles and equipment during daily assignments (dump truck, state body truck, or automobile).
• Performs vehicle inspections and line-maintenance reporting.
• Completes service and maintenance forms and weekly maintenance reports.
• Directs equipment operation and ensures safety procedures.

Skills

Operate trucks and equipment

Vehicle inspection

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Valid Class B Georgia CDL

Job description

Salary range: $48,582.85 - $53,228.56

General Description and Classification Standards

The Watershed Operator I is responsible for operating light, medium, and heavy trucks and construction equipment for the Office of Linear Infrastructure Operations. Duties include, but are not limited to: operating vehicles, machines, and preparing necessary documentation.

Job Description

Posting expires: September 17, 2026

Salary range: $48,582.85 - $53,228.56

The Watershed Operator I is responsible for operating light, medium, and heavy trucks and construction equipment for the Office of Linear Infrastructure Operations. Duties include, but are not limited to: operating vehicles, machines, and preparing necessary documentation.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written/verbal instructions to accomplish assigned tasks; may assist in training, orienting, or observing lower-level associate, apprentice, or semi-skilled employee in the group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Operates multiple vehicles and equipment during the course of completing daily assignments. The vehicle may be a dump truck; state body truck, or an automobile for errands and personnel transportation.
• Operates landscaping equipment such as construction equipment, small trench digger, and commercial mover.
• Directs equipment and vehicle inspection to ensure that equipment is operable.
• Completes service request forms to request vehicle repairs.
• Completes weekly maintenance reports to document work assignments.
• Performs preventative maintenance and inspection on equipment daily to ensure proper operations uses; dump truck, front-end loader, bobcat, and small yard equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor to relay information and receive instructions and directions.
• Communicates with co-workers to exchange information.
• Ensures that all duties assigned on the daily task sheets are completed and necessary reports are submitted upon job completion.
• Performs equipment and vehicle inspections to ensure that equipment is operable.
• Maintains service and repairs forms for each vehicle recording repairs and service completed, mileage of vehicle, and other required information for scheduled maintenance or warranties.
• Prepares form for equipment services and repairs and submits forms with required information necessary for scheduled maintenance for warranties.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Ability to utilize mechanical tools to perform preventative maintenance; uses air compressor, battery charger, and shovels.
• Ability to operate dump truck, flatbed, front-end loader, bobcat, and small yard equipment.
• Ability to transport materials to and from work site so that jobs may be completed.
• Skill in operating light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment for transportation to and from the motor transport facility to provide necessary equipment to complete tasks.
• Skill in operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures for the various equipment assigned.
• Skill in operating vehicles and heavy equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience –

• High School Diploma / GED
• 1 year of experience in the operation of light to medium-sized commercial vehicles.

Licensures and Certifications - Valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License Required.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of job related machines at level requirements for active work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.