Water Treatment Operator Trainee: Path to Grade IV License

City of Tuscaloosa; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Plant Operator trainee to assist in daily operations of the city's water treatment facility. You will help purify drinking water, collect samples for lab analysis, and support process control under supervision.

Must work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. You will progress to Grade II within 9 months and Grade IV within 18 months, with formal training and compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with chemistry/biology/mathematics coursework preferred.
• Must obtain Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator license within 9 months of employment.
• Must obtain Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Operator license per ADEM within 18 months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in controlling water treatment plant processes and equipment to purify/clarify water.
• Collect water samples for laboratory analysis and regulatory compliance.
• Perform laboratory tests for process control (alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, pH, etc).
• Monitor plant operations, readings from meters/gauges, and adjust chemical feed rates as required.
• Maintain equipment, perform cleaning/maintenance, and assist in backwashing and tank level oversight.
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Laboratory sampling

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Chemistry coursework

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Process instrumentation

Water testing equipment

Job description

City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Plant Operator trainee to assist in daily operations of the city's water treatment facility. You will help purify drinking water, collect samples for lab analysis, and support process control under supervision.

Must work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. You will progress to Grade II within 9 months and Grade IV within 18 months, with formal training and compliance with state regulations.