Grade IV Water Operator: Advanced Plant & Compliance

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

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.