Treatment Plant Operator II (Wastewater)

Mobile Civil Service; Crestview (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Civil Service is seeking candidates for Treatment Plant Operator II roles across Mobile-area jurisdictions, including water and wastewater facilities. This position involves lead-shift operation of treatment plants and allied appurtenances to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience at Operator I or Pretreatment Specialist I, or an equivalent education/experience mix.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED.
• Minimum of one year experience at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator I or Pretreatment Specialist I; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead work in operating a wastewater or water treatment plant and allied appurtenances on an assigned shift.
• Eligibility list used to fill Treatment Plant Operator II positions in wastewater treatment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jurisdictions and Salary

• Mobile Area Water and Sewer System: $50,527 - $67,953
• Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board: $43,569 - $54,412
• Saraland Water and Sewer Board: $58,596 - $73,178
• Utilities Board City of Bayou La Batre: $45,775 - $57,167

This is lead work in operating a wastewater or water treatment plant and allied appurtenances while on an assigned shift.

The eligible list created from this job posting will be utilized to fill Treatment Plant Operator II positions specifically in the area of WASTEWATER treatment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator I or Pretreatment Specialist I; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

• Must be certified in water or wastewater treatment by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
• Out-of-state certifications may be accepted, but ADEM certification must be completed within 6 months of employment.
• Mobile and Saraland - possession of a Grade III Certificate in Water or Wastewater Treatment, preferably both, except for assignment to the Stickney Filtration Plant (Moffat Road) and the Myers Filtration Plant (Hubert Pierce Road which requires a Grade IV Water Certificate.
• Prichard – possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment OR possession of a Grade III or IV Wastewater Certificate.
• Bayou La Batre - possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment or Grade III Certificate in Wastewater Treatment.
• Other smaller jurisdictions require possession of a Grade II Certification in Water or Wastewater Treatment or both.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Eligibility and medical requirements: Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

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