Wastewater Operator

Slater Infrastructure Group; Alpharetta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Slater Infrastructure Group seeks a on-site Water/Wastewater Technician in Alpharetta, GA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining water treatment systems, performing testing, and ensuring compliance with permit and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Georgia wastewater license (Class/Level 3/2/1) and has practical plant experience, strong organization, and clear English communication skills. Safety-minded team player with strong records management.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Georgia Wastewater license (Class/Level 3/2/1).
• Practical experience in water treatment plant operations.
• Strong organization and English communication skills.
• Ability to read/interpret operation manuals and equipment drawings.
• Ability to maintain records and drawings related to work.
• Minimum 21 years of age; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs water sample testing to optimize plant efficiency.
• Maintains records/logs of all plant operations.
• Calibrates mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs pumps, drive units, valves, and related equipment.
• Communicates malfunctions clearly and promptly.
• Understands principles of equipment and troubleshoots proactively.
• Applies knowledge of TSS, turbidity, pH, coagulation for adjustments.
• Works in a team and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Handles water treatment chemicals safely.
• Uses MS Outlook/Excel/Word for documentation.

Skills

Water treatment ops

Equipment calibration

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Safety conscious

English communication

Education

Georgia wastewater license (Class/Level 3/2/1)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Why work with us?

Our value lies in our ability to recognize that remarkable outcomes are achieved when genuine relationships are built. We foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and openness. We welcome you to become part of a team that is shaping the industry and help us build a better tomorrow.

We would like to work with like-minded individuals who are committed to creating a better future by building sustainable infrastructure for communities and by developing relevant skill sets to enhance personal career growth.

Please find our available opportunities below:

Slater Infrastructure Group is a leading infrastructure services firm based in the Southeast Region. As a new team member, you’ll be joining a company with a proven record of successfully meeting the growing demands of resilient infrastructure by working alongside major multi-national and public sector entities in the water, wastewater, utility, transportation, and energy sectors. At Slater, we grow with our employees for the long term and help them advance their careers in some of the most important and stable sectors in the world.

This role operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. In addition, this role is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all equipment in the water treatment plant.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs water sample testing to analyze and optimize plant efficiency.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and logs of all plant operations.
• Calibrates the various mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment associated with the plant.
• Diagnoses and repairs various electric pumps, drive units, reducers, pneumatic valves, solenoid valves associated with plant operation.
• Quickly and clearly communicates any malfunctions or operational problems.
• Understands the mechanical and scientific principles of each piece of equipment and a pro-active ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Must have a general understanding of total suspended solids (TSS), turbidity, pH, sedimentation, general chemistry reactions and coagulation in order to determine and perform operational adjustments.
• Understanding and commitment to safety.
• Effectively works in a team environment leading and prioritizing daily tasks and operations.
• Works with water treatment chemicals
• Effectively uses Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe and other basic office software to document operations.
• Excellent organization and housekeeping skills.
• Other duties as assigned/requested.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Class/Level 3, 2 or 1 Wastewater treatment License in the State of Georgia.
• Practical experience in water treatment plant operations
• Must possess exceptional organization and English communication skills
• Knowledge of nomenclature and conventional symbols of structural, mechanical and engineering drawings
• Ability to read and interpret operation and maintenance manuals and equipment drawings
• Ability to make mathematical calculations related to the work
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed technical instructions
• Ability to maintain records and drawings relative to the work
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all department personnel
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain favorable client relations
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

If you can’t find a position that suits your background and are still interested in working with us, please reach out to our team at [e-mail]

Our workforce development and training program

At Slater Infrastructure Group, we are invested in training our employees to equip them with skills and capabilities that build better leaders for the future.

• Enhance skills of local workforce in communities that we serve
• Plan for future workforce to meet employment opportunities
• Close the skills gap between our clients and local community
• Provide training opportunities for industry certifications

Slater Certified Workforce Training

Slater has established a skilled workforce pipeline that supplies anticipated industry demand for all career levels from entry level through management.

Our Slater-Certified Water and Wastewater Operator Training Program is a specialized program developed to train the Operator of the Future, ensuring adherence to industry standards, while enhancing knowledge of technologies, sustainability, safety and operational excellence. This Program allows Operators to remain current with the dynamically changing technological trends in the water and wastewater industry, while providing a resource to utilize in their day-to-day operational tasks.

Slater establishes partnerships with local county and municipal organizations such as employment training, engineering and STEM programs, to educate, recruit and prepare potential employees for opportunities in the water resources industries

Slater Infrastructure Group LLC

Georgia Office:
8470 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Suite 200
Alpharetta, GA 30022
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