Grade 4 Water Operator

City of Alabaster, AL; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with city paying 90%

Tier 1 retirement benefits

City-paid Life and AD&D

Paid holidays

Public-sector stability

Job summary

The City of Alabaster is seeking an experienced Grade IV Operator to join Alabaster Water. You will operate and maintain water treatment facilities, ensuring safe, compliant performance and reliable service.

This full-time role requires an Alabama Grade IV Water Operator Certification, and a 7-on/7-off schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. The city provides merit-based increases, strong health coverage, and retirement benefits to support long-term public service.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and maintains waterplant systems and equipment.
• Monitors treatment processes and makes operational adjustments to maintain performance and compliance.
• Performs routine sampling, testing, process-control analysis, and inspections.
• Monitors pumps, motors, chemical feeds, generators, instrumentation, alarms, and SCADA systems.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable regulations and treatment standards.
• Reviews data and identifies conditions needing corrective action.
• Performs calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Maintains operating logs, testing records, and regulatory documentation.
• Assists in responding to equipment failures and emergencies.
• Follows safety procedures and supports a safe work environment.

Education

Alabama Grade IV Water Operator Certification

Job description

CITY OF ALABASTER

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE!

GRADE IV OPERATOR - ALABASTER WATER

Starting Rate: $33.03 per hour — Step 8

Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off

Employment Status: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Alabaster is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Grade IV Operator to join Alabaster Water.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The Grade IV Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of water facilities and associated equipment. Essential responsibilities include:

• Operates, monitors, and maintains waterplant systems and equipment.
• Monitors treatment processes and makes appropriate operational adjustments to maintain efficient plant performance and regulatory compliance.
• Performs routine sampling, testing, process-control analysis, and equipment inspections.
• Monitors pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, generators, instrumentation, alarms, and SCADA systems.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable ADEM and EPA regulations, permit requirements, and treatment standards.
• Reviews operational data and identifies conditions requiring corrective action or adjustments to treatment processes.
• Performs routine equipment calibration and preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintains accurate operating logs, testing records, inspection reports, and other required regulatory documentation.
• Assists in identifying and responding to equipment failures, process abnormalities, alarms, and emergency conditions.
• Follows established safety procedures and promotes a safe working environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Active Alabama Grade IV Water Operator Certification required
• Ability to maintain accurate operational and regulatory records.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment.
• Must be able to work the assigned 7-on/7-off schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be available for emergency response and additional work assignments as operational needs require.

WHY JOIN OUR ELITE TEAM?

• Consistent merit step increases and COLA adjustments approved by City Council
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance with the City paying 90% of the premium
• Tier 1 retirement benefits provided to Tier 2 employees
• Out-of-Zone waiver for Alabaster City Schools for eligible dependents
• City-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Additional voluntary benefit options
• 13 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Stable public-sector career serving the Alabaster community

JOIN ALABASTER WATER

Bring your experience and technical expertise to a team committed to providing dependable, environmentally responsible wastewater services to the community.

City of Alabaster

Making a Difference in the Community We Serve!

The City of Alabaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Alabama Drug-Free Workplace.