Waste WTP Operator

Amentum company; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Hazard Pay

Lead Pay

On-Call Pay

Safety Shoes allowance

Prescription Safety Glasses allowance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. The role involves operating and controlling water and wastewater treatment processes, monitoring meters, and maintaining logs to ensure safe and compliant water services.

The candidate must hold a Wastewater Operator license, obtain a Class II Water Operator license within 4 months, and possess at least 12 months of maintenance mechanic experience, with readiness for a Secret

Qualifications

• Must have maintenance mechanic experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must provide evidence of a minimum of 12 months experience in maintenance mechanic field.
• Must have Wastewater Operator license.
• Must possess or obtain Class II Water Operator license within 4 months of hire.
• Must wear hard-toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control water treatment equipment to purify and clarify water for human use and industrial use.
• Dumps chemicals and adjusts automatic dosing for disinfection and clarification.
• Operate sewage treatment and sludge processing equipment to control flow and processing of sewage.
• Record data and monitor meters, gauges, and sample results.
• Maintain logs and give directions to attendants in routine operations and maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Clearance eligibility

Education

High School education or equivalent

Wastewater Operator license

Class II Water Operator license within 4 months

Job description

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.

WATER

• Controls treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use.

• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant.

• Dumps specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.

• Starts agitator to mix chemicals and allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank.

• Turns valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities.

• Pumps purified water into water mains.

• Monitors panelboard and adjusts controls to regulator flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water.

• Cleans tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water.)

• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand- and power tools.

• Tests water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbidimeter, and conductivity meter.

• Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.

• May operate potable water- purification plant to supply drinking water.

• May purify wastewater from plant preparatory to pumping water into rivers and streams or city mains.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

WASTEWATER

• Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage:

• Monitors control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.

• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements.

• Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, setline, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.

• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings.

• Gives directions to wastewater treatment plant attendants and sewage disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance.

• May collect sewage samples using dipper or bottle and conducts laboratory test, using testing equipment such as colorimeter. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent.

• Must possess Wastewater Operator license.

• Must possess or obtain and maintain Class II Water Operator license within 4 months of selected candidate's date of hire and throughout employment in this role.

• Must provide verifiable evidence of a minimum of 12 months experience in the maintenance mechanic field.

• Must possess the tools of their trade.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413- 05 standards

• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Key Purpose

• Provides a list of agreed-upon union benefitsto include in job postings to support hiring efforts.

Main Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health & Welfare: $15.42 per hour contributed to benefits (effective 12/01/25).

• 401(k): Company matches up to 6% of employee contributions.

• Paid Time Off: Starts at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays.

• Additional Leave: Includes bereavement and leave share programs.

Pay Premiums & Compensation Add-ons

• Shift Differential: Extra $1.75–$2.00/hour depending on shift start time.

• Hazard Pay: $3.00/hour for designated high-risk work areas.

• Lead Pay: Additional $2.25/hour for lead roles (temporary or permanent).

• On-Call Pay: Two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days/holidays.

Safety & Equipment Benefits

• Safety Shoes: $175 annual allowance.

• Prescription Safety Glasses: Up to $250 annually (per policy).

Other Coverage

• Includes provisions for overtime, safety requirements, and additional contract-based benefits.

Compensation Details:

$36.71

Original Posting:

08/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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