Waste WTP Operator

Amentum; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is looking for a Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to support government operations in Kings Bay, Georgia. This role involves operating treatment plant equipment, ensuring water quality, and maintaining safety protocols.

The ideal candidate needs a high school diploma or equivalent, a Wastewater Operator license, and a Class II Water Operator license within 4 months of hire. An emphasis on safety and experience in maintenance mechanics is crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Wastewater Operator license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class II Water Operator license within 4 months of hire.
• Must have verifiable experience in the maintenance mechanic field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control treatment plant machines and equipment.
• Test water samples for impurities and chemical content.
• Maintain logs of operations and record meter readings.

Skills

Wastewater Operator license

Maintenance mechanic experience

Safety compliance

Water Operator license

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Job Overview

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
• Operate electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into the treating plant.
• Dump specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime, or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks for disinfection, deodorization, and clarification.
• Start agitator to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to the bottom of the tank.
• Turn valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities.
• Pump purified water into water mains.
• Monitor panelboard and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure, water elevation, and distribution of water.
• Cleans tanks and filter beds using backwashing, repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand‑ and power tools.
• Test water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities using colorimeter, turbidimeter, and conductivity meter, and record data such as residual chemical content, water turbidity, and pressure.
• May operate a potable water‑purification plant to supply drinking water and may purify wastewater for pumping into rivers, streams, or city mains.
• Operate sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in the wastewater treatment plant.
• Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or remotely to regulate sewage flow.
• Observe operational variations, interpret meter and gauge readings, and test results to determine load requirements.
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, setline, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintain logs of operations and record meter and gas readings.
• Give directions to plant attendants and sewage disposal workers in routine operations and maintenance.
• Collect and test sewage samples using dipper or bottle and laboratory equipment such as colorimeter.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must possess a Wastewater Operator license.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a ClassII Water Operator license within 4months of hire and throughout employment.
• Must provide verifiable evidence of a minimum of 12months experience in the maintenance mechanic field.
• Must possess the tools of their trade.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must wear hard‑toed safety shoes that meet ASTMF2413‑05 standards.
• Subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required).

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety culture, complete training requirements, fulfill self‑aid/buddy duties, participate in emergency response, and serve on safety committees and teams.
• Comply with all Amentum Quality Policy and applicable Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Read, understand, and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Compensation

$36.71

Equal Opportunity Employer

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