Water Plant Operator III - Water System

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

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Job summary

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce in Fayette County, GA, is seeking a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator to monitor tanks, pumps, filters, tests, and chemical adjustments. The role requires maintaining records and supporting plant operations to ensure safe, compliant performance.

Starting Salary is $43,462.11 annually with benefits. Candidates should have a HS diploma, 1–2 years of relevant experience, and a state-certified water treatment license or the ability to obtain one, plus a

Qualifications

• Specialized training in water operations beyond HS education.
• 1–2 years of related work experience.
• State-certified license for water treatment preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Water treatment

Plant operations

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

1–2 years experience

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

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