Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Operator to ensure safe drinking water for the Atlanta area. The role involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the treatment facility with minimal supervision.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 3 years in a drinking water plant, and a Class I Water license, plus a Georgia driver’s license. Typical duties include sampling, maintenance, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of drinking water plant experience.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and a Class I Water license are required.
• Knowledge of drinking water regulations and safety practices.
• Able to operate and troubleshoot water treatment plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs sampling, monitoring, and testing to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintains and repairs plant equipment; calibrates instruments as needed.
• Conducts weekly plant checks and operates plant processes safely.
• Documents malfunctions and safety issues; handles inventory and deliveries.
• Works rotating shifts and responds to emergencies as required.

Skills

Water plant operations

Equipment troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Regulatory knowledge

Laboratory procedures

Effective communication

Problem solving

Equipment calibration

Outdoor work

Reading drawings

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years drinking water plant experience

Valid Georgia driver's license

Class I Water license

Tools

Composite samplers

Lab test equipment

Field calibration tools

Job description

City of Atlanta is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Operator to ensure safe drinking water for the Atlanta area. The role involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the treatment facility with minimal supervision.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, 3 years in a drinking water plant, and a Class I Water license, plus a Georgia driver’s license. Typical duties include sampling, maintenance, and on-call shifts.