Night-Shift Water Treatment Operator

NCSL International

McDonough, Northern (GA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 46,000 - 56,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Henry County Water Authority is seeking an operator to run a surface water treatment plant and ensure potable water meets state and federal standards. The role is part of the Water Production team and requires monitoring chemical feeds, filter performance, and SCADA-based operations.

Responsibilities include adjusting flows, conducting analyses, maintaining equipment, and supporting preventive maintenance. Evening/night shifts with potential weekends are possible; starting salary is $51,000

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
At least one year relevant experience preferred.
Must be licensed by the State of Georgia as a Class I, II, or III Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator.

Responsibilities

Regulates flows of raw water into the treatment plant per system demand without exceeding withdrawal permit requirements.
Performs all required process control analyses and makes logical conclusions from them.
Monitors and maintains proper chemical levels in chemical feed equipment.
Regulates quantities of chlorine and other chemicals per process control analyses to meet water quality regulations.
Monitors filter head loss, turbidity, and particle counts to determine backwash frequency and perform backwash procedures.
Maintains proper levels in clear-wells and storage tanks via SCADA and related equipment.
Calculates and enters data onto network servers: pump times, chemicals used, psi, rainfall, flows, etc.
Cleans sedimentation basins and filter beds; conducts regular maintenance as directed by supervisors.