Lead Water Treatment Plant Foreman

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta, GA is seeking a Foreman-level supervisor for the water/wastewater treatment plant. You will lead a team of operators, oversee analysis, chemical dosing, and instrumentation, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations to provide safe drinking water.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, experience in plant operations, laboratory testing, and maintenance coordination. You will review records, prepare reports, and supervise staff to maintain high standards of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 5 years of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area.
• Preferred Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED and 5 years of work experience in a wastewater plant, including 2 years of supervisory experience in a wastewater plant or related area. Licensures and Certifications: Valid State of Georgia Driver's License required. Class I Water Distribution License required. Forklift Certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; develops goals and expectations for operators, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Generates work orders in maintenance management system; orders chemicals and supplies.
• Coordinates with contractors on plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installations.
• Maintains facility to meet state and federal permit requirements.
• Reviews the work of Operators for accuracy/completion and to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Communicates with employees to ensure proper plant operation of the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepares and maintains reports, logs, and records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Controls treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to purify, treat and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
• Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant and distribution system.
• Assists in performing a variety of laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition of water and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride, pH, iron and manganese; makes adjustments to chemical dosages as necessary.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Supervision

Laboratory testing

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class I Water Distribution License

Georgia Driver's License

Forklift Certification desirable

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Computer software

Job description

City of Atlanta, GA is seeking a Foreman-level supervisor for the water/wastewater treatment plant. You will lead a team of operators, oversee analysis, chemical dosing, and instrumentation, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations to provide safe drinking water.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, experience in plant operations, laboratory testing, and maintenance coordination. You will review records, prepare reports, and supervise staff to maintain high standards of