Licensed Water Treatment Operator I

City of East Point; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of East Point is seeking a skilled water treatment plant operator to operate and maintain equipment in wastewater/water treatment facilities on assigned shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass a pre-employment exam to complete state water treatment study manuals within 12 months. You will monitor processes, collect samples, and ensure compliance with discharge permits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must pass pre-employment written exam to demonstrate the ability to learn complete the required study manual (California Manual) for Water Treatment Volumes I and II within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment such as pumps, blowers, motors, bar screens, chemical feed systems, laboratory and other equipment.
• Determines necessary adjustments to chemical dosages; wastes and returns sludge to maintain compliance with permit limits.
• Detects improper operation of equipment and reports need for repair.
• Collects samples, monitors and analyzes lab test data and records test results.
• Takes daily meter readings for monthly reports.
• Replaces chlorine cylinders and regulates the flow of chlorine.
• Logs data into computerized system and onto State reports.
• Operates air compressors and other electrical equipment.
• Operates sludge press and conducts lab tests.
• Operates pump or dump truck as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety practices

Wastewater knowledge

Lab analysis

Mechanical repairs

Read gauges

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

City of East Point is seeking a skilled water treatment plant operator to operate and maintain equipment in wastewater/water treatment facilities on assigned shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass a pre-employment exam to complete state water treatment study manuals within 12 months. You will monitor processes, collect samples, and ensure compliance with discharge permits.