Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Statesboro, City of (GA); Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Statesboro is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to operate and inspect equipment at the plant, monitor processes, collect samples, and maintain records. This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least 6 months of related experience or equivalent training, a valid Georgia driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class III Wastewater license within 12 months.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to safe, compliant wastewater treatment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of related experience, or equivalent training/education.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.
• Must obtain Class III Wastewater license within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Monitor treatment process and adjust as needed.
• Inspect plant equipment and maintain logs.
• Prepare inspection sheets, flow charts, and records.
• Conduct wastewater sample collection and tests.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Provide plant tours as required.

Skills

Process monitoring

Equipment inspection

Recordkeeping

6 months experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license (GA)

Class III Wastewater license within 12 months

Job description

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator operates and inspects equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Responsibilities

• Monitors treatment process and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions;
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process;
• Inspects plant equipment;
• Prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts;
• Maintains records;
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process;
• Tends to pumps, blowers, feed pumps, centrifuges, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, telescopic settings, wet well, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater;
• Cleans and scrubs filters and tanks;
• Changes chlorine cylinders;
• Performs wastewater treatment plant tours;
• Collects wastewater samples for standard tests, such as biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, and pH;
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment;
• Maintains sludge drying beds;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Six (6) months of experience in a related field;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License;
• Must obtain a Class III Wastewater license within 12 months of hire.

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical