Water Plant Operator III - Water System

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator to participate in the operation of a water treatment facility in Fayette County, GA. The role may be designated as Class III, II, or I Operator, depending on certification and needs.

Key duties include monitoring equipment, performing plant tests, making chemical adjustments, maintaining records, and ensuring safe, efficient plant operation.

Qualifications

• Completion of specialized training in the field of work in addition to basic high school education.
• 1–2 years experience in a similar position.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a state-certified water treatment license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tanks, pumps, backwash filters, and other plant equipment.
• Pumps sludge and removes from drying beds.
• Run regular water plant tests and adjust chemicals as needed.
• Change chlorine cylinders and adjust water flow as required.
• Maintain plant and grounds; keep accurate records and reports.

Skills

Plant operation

Data collection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Water testing equipment

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.

Starting Salary - $43,462.11

Fayette County, GA

Additional Postings available from Fayette County Board of Commissioners