Water Plant Operator III - Water System

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA); Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA) seeks a full-time Water Treatment Operator to assist in the operation of a water treatment plant. Incumbents may hold Class III, II, or I Operator designation.

The role includes monitoring equipment, running plant tests, adjusting chemicals, changing chlorine cylinders, and maintaining facilities. Minimum qualifications include specialized training and typically 1–2 years of experience, plus possession or ability to obtain a state-certified water treatment

Qualifications

• Specialized training in the field of work beyond high school.
• Apprenticeship/internship or similar position experience to understand major duties.
• State-certified water treatment license required or ability to obtain it.
• Valid driver’s license issued by Georgia for the operated vehicle/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tanks, pumps, backwash filters and other equipment.
• Pumps sludge and removes from drying beds.
• Run regular plant tests and adjust chemicals as needed.
• Handle chlorine cylinder changes and water flow adjustments.
• Maintain plant and grounds and keep accurate records.
• Prepare reports and evaluate data for appropriate responses.
• Operate, maintain and repair plant machinery as needed.

Skills

Plant operation

Data collection

Chemical handling

Equipment maintenance

Education

State-certified water treatment license

Valid driver’s license

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

• Monitors the operation of tanks, pumps, backwash filters, and other equipment.


• Pumps sludge and removes from drying beds.


• Runs regular plant tests.


• Makes chemical adjustments as needed.


• Changes chlorine cylinders as needed.


• Changes water flow.


• Maintains plant and plant grounds.


• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.


• Gathers, organizes, examines, and evaluates data and makes appropriate response.


• Operates, maintains, and repairs machinery or experience.


• 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.

Starting Salary - $43,462.11