Licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator I

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

Job summary

City of East Point is seeking a skilled, licensed Water Treatment Operator to manage and maintain equipment in our treatment facility on a rotating shift. You will operate pumps, control chemical dosing, monitor lab data, and ensure compliance with discharge permits.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, data logging, and reporting. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to pass an entry exam and complete required study manuals within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be able to pass pre-employment written exam to demonstrate ability to learn required water treatment study manual.

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 permit compliance.
• Detects improper operation of equipment and reports need for repair.
• Collects samples, monitors and analyzes lab data, and records test results.
• Takes daily meter readings for monthly reports.
• Replaces chlorine cylinders and regulates chlorine flow.
• Logs data into computerized systems and 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 protocol compliance

Laboratory testing

Mechanical maintenance

Reading gauges/graphs

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chemical feed systems

Lab equipment

Pumps and motors

Two-way radio

Height/Confined space access

Job description

City of East Point is seeking a skilled, licensed Water Treatment Operator to manage and maintain equipment in our treatment facility on a rotating shift. You will operate pumps, control chemical dosing, monitor lab data, and ensure compliance with discharge permits.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, data logging, and reporting. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to pass an entry exam and complete required study manuals within 12 months.