Wastewater Plant Operator

This position performs skilled work in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and related facilities. Duties include ensuring, through composite sampling, process control monitoring, process adjustments, waste calculations, and recordkeeping that all wastewater leaving the treatment process meets state and federal requirements. This position must be available for overtime work and a variety of assigned shift schedules, some in excess of five consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, for periods of 16 hours or more, and may be required to participate in the on-call program. This position reports to the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator or Wastewater Operations Superintendent. Position requires high school diploma or GED and six months of related experience in a wastewater treatment plant. Candidates must have valid State of Georgia driver’s license, satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and possession of a State of Georgia Class III Wastewater Treatment System Operator License.