Wastewater Plant Operator I

Wind River Environmental LLC; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting rates

Medical and dental insurance

Matching 401 K

8 paid holidays

Uniforms

Boot allowance

Incentive bonuses

Job summary

Wind River Environmental LLC in Georgia is seeking a Plant Operator I to manage sewage, FOG, and sludge processing at the wastewater facility, ensuring quality effluent and compliance with regulations.

The role requires monitoring control systems, performing routine lab tests (TSS, COD, pH), maintaining logs, and completing monthly chemical orders. Day shift Wed-Sat 4am-2pm; non-CDL; starting hourly pay around $23-$25.

Qualifications

• Ability to write and interpret safety rules, SOPs and operation manuals.
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong communication skills with customers, vendors, and regulators.
• Proficiency in calculating volumes, dosages, and unit conversions.
• Basic math, algebra and geometry understanding.
• Experience performing standard wet lab tests (TSS, COD, pH).
• Willingness to obtain confined space entry and forklift certifications if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant and oversee total plant operations.
• Manage monthly reporting and chemical orders.
• Work independently within established procedures.
• Monitor control panels and adjust operations as needed.
• Interpret instrument readings to control processes.
• Maintain logs of operations and critical parameters.
• Conduct routine lab tests (TSS, COD, pH, Conductivity).
• Ensure equipment functions properly and perform minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Safety rules

SOPs

Report writing

Communications

Math calculations

Algebra & geometry

Wet lab tests

Confined space entry

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Education

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Wind River Environmental LLC in Georgia is seeking a Plant Operator I to manage sewage, FOG, and sludge processing at the wastewater facility, ensuring quality effluent and compliance with regulations.

The role requires monitoring control systems, performing routine lab tests (TSS, COD, pH), maintaining logs, and completing monthly chemical orders. Day shift Wed-Sat 4am-2pm; non-CDL; starting hourly pay around $23-$25.