Water/Wastewater Tech I, II, III, IV (Water Production)
Gwinnett County•Gwinnett County, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Water Technician is responsible for performing technical work in the operation of a drinking water facility to ensure compliance with applicable permits and regulations. Duties include but are not limited to; monitoring plant operations, water quality sample collection and analysis, conducting operational adjustments, recording daily activities and changes in plant operation, operating dewatering equipment, inspecting plant equipment, and identifying maintenance and repair needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Must obtain certification as Water/WW Operator within one year (Tech I)
- Three (3) months experience water plant experience (Tech II)
- Georgia Class III certification/license in water (Tech II)
- Two years of water experience or a BS Degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and one year of water experience (Tech III)
- Georgia Class II certification/license in water (Tech III)
- Three years of water experience or a BS Degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and two years of water experience (Tech IV)
- Georgia Class I certification/license in water (Tech IV)
- Pre-employment drug test
- Subsequent random drug and alcohol testing
Nice To Haves
- Current Class I certificate in another category and one year of water experience (Tech III)
- Current Class I certificate in another category and two years of water experience (Tech IV)
- Mandatory Georgia Class I certification/license in water for promotion to Water Shift Supervisor classification (Tech IV)
Responsibilities
- Monitoring plant operations
- Water quality sample collection and analysis
- Conducting operational adjustments
- Recording daily activities and changes in plant operation
- Operating dewatering equipment
- Inspecting plant equipment
- Identifying maintenance and repair needs
- Assisting other water staff with various operator duties (Tech I)
- Performing technical, independent work in the area of water treatment (Tech II, III, IV)
- Serving as lead to lower-level classes (Tech II, III, IV)
- Serving as a lead worker in the water treatment plant (Tech IV)
- Assigning and monitoring work (Tech IV)
- Providing training as needed (Tech IV)
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Robust wellness program
- Onsite employee wellness center
- Longevity pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
