WATER PLANT OPERATOR III

Fayette County Administration; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Administration invites applications for a full-time Water Treatment Operator. The role involves monitoring tanks, pumps, filters, and related equipment, pumping sludge, performing plant tests, and adjusting chemicals accordingly.

The employee may be designated Class III, II, or I Operator based on certification and experience. Responsibilities include changing chlorine cylinders, regulating water flow, maintaining grounds, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in the field of work.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually 1–2 years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Georgia state-certified water treatment license.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation of tanks, pumps, backwash filters, and other equipment.
• Pumps sludge and removes from drying beds.
• Run regular plant tests and make chemical adjustments as needed.
• Change chlorine cylinders and adjust water flow as required.
• Maintain plant and grounds; keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Gather, organize, examine, and evaluate data to make appropriate responses.

Skills

Water treatment operation

Regular plant testing

Data collection & reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized water treatment training

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for participating in the operation of a water treatment plant. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Class III Operator,” “Class II Operator,” or “Class I Operator.”

Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. Monitors the operation of tanks, pumps, backwash filters, and other equipment.
2. Pumps sludge and removes from drying beds.
3. Runs regular plant tests.
4. Makes chemical adjustments as needed.
5. Changes chlorine cylinders as needed.
6. Changes water flow.
7. Maintains plant and plant grounds.
8. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
9. Gathers, organizes, examines, and evaluates data and makes appropriate response.
10. Operates, maintains, and repairs machinery or experience.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water treatment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.