Top 22 Wastewater operator Jobs in Atlanta Ga

Water Plant Operator I
City of East Point, GA —East Point, GA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Plant Operator (Water Reclamation)
Clayton County Water Authority —Jonesboro, GA
- $26.37 - $46.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Plant Operator III (Drinking Water or Wastewater)
DeKalb County, GA —Decatur, GA
- $19.00 - $29.93 an hour
- Full-time
- OSHA
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Georgia Wastewater Operator License
Slater Infrastructure Group —Alpharetta, GA
- $23 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Wastewater Collections Operator I
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE —Stockbridge, GA
- Heavy equipment operation
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
Control Engineer 1 - Onsite
M.C. Dean, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- System design
- Scripting
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators / Field Technicians
Project Solutions Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- OSHA
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
5d
Water Plant Operator II
City of East Point, GA —East Point, GA
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Apprentice Water System Operator
City of Marietta, GA —Marietta, GA
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- On-the-job training
Document Control Specialist
FAT Brands Inc —Atlanta, GA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration
11d
Water Plant Operator III
City of East Point, GA —East Point, GA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Assembly Technician II - Control Panel Technician
Inframark —Norcross, GA
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Water System Operator 2026
City of Marietta, GA —Marietta, GA
- $20.75 - $23.67 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- CDL A
- Mid-level
Wastewater Plant Manager
Inframark —Roswell, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Control System Application Engineer
CITI, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- System design
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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5d
Control Engineer 2 - Onsite
M.C. Dean, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Jet Truck Vactor Operator - Wet Utilities, Water & SEWER
PURIS Corporation, LLC —Stone Mountain, GA
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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2h
Control Systems Technician
CITI, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
6d
Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Terreva Renewables)
CIM Group, LP —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Up to 50% travel
- 3 years
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Instrumentation & Controls Project Engineer (Mid-Level)
Hazen and Sawyer —Atlanta, GA
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply

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Water Plant Operator I

City of East Point, GA -
East Point, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 an hour

Qualifications

Equipment safety procedures
Laboratory instruments
Visual color comparison
Safety regulations
Environmental laboratory testing
Environmental laboratory experience
Radio communication systems
Water treatment regulatory compliance
High school diploma or GED
Driving
Water treatment equipment repair
Equipment malfunction response
Chemical analysis
Manual transmission
Mechanical systems repair

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for skilled, licensed work in the operation and maintenance of equipment in water treatment/pretreatment plants. Work involves the operation of water treatment facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with discharge permits. This position is also responsible for preventative maintenance of plant equipment. Incumbents in this classification are fully qualified plant operators responsible for the efficient operation of wastewater and/or water treatment equipment on an assigned shift.

Please note: Failure to fully complete both the Work Experience and Education sections may result in your application being denied. To be considered for employment, all required sections must be completed in full. Please do not enter “See Resume” in place of providing the requested information.

Major Duties

Operates and maintains equipment such as pumps, blowers, motors, bar screens, chemical feed systems, laboratory and other equipment;
Determines necessary adjustments to chemical dosages; wastes and returns sludge to maintain compliance with permit limits;
Detects improper operation of equipment and reports need for repair;
Collects samples, monitors and analyzes lab test data and records test results;
Takes daily meter readings for monthly reports;
Replaces chlorine cylinders and regulates the flow of chlorine;
Logs data into computerized system and onto State reports;
Operates air compressors and other electrical equipment;
Operates sludge press and conducts lab tests;
Operates pump or dump truck as necessary;
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; must be able to pass pre-employment written exam to demonstrate the ability to learn complete the required study manual (California Manual) for Water Treatment Volumes I and II within 12 months.

Knowledge Required by the Position

Knowledge Required by the Position:

Knowledge of all Federal, State and local safety practices and procedures;
Knowledge of wastewater treatment/pretreatment practices and procedures;
Knowledge of laboratory analysis for process control;
Skill in performing routine mechanical repairs;
Ability to detect flaws and defects in the operation of treatment equipment and initiate proper corrective actions;
Ability to prepare and maintain reports;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public;
Ability to ascend and descend vertically in distances up to 25 feet;
Ability to lift up to fifty pounds;
Ability to use a two-way radio;
Ability to drive standard equipped vehicles;
Ability to negotiate uneven terrain;
Ability to read and interpret charts, graphs and gauges;
Ability to tolerate environments containing dust, dirt, grease, smoke, fumes and potential hazards.

Supervisory Controls: Work is assigned by the Water Superintendent according to department goals and objectives.

Guidelines: Guidelines include Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to water treatment.

Complexity: The work consists of water treatment/pretreatment maintenance tasks.

Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to provide responsible skilled and licensed work in the operation and maintenance of equipment in water treatment/pretreatment plants.

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.

Physical Demands: The work requires intermittent periods of sitting, standing and walking. When collecting samples, operating/repairing equipment and changing chemical systems, the incumbent is required to climb stairs and ladders, reach over equipment to make adjustments, turn large valves, climb into confined areas, lift objects weighing over 50 pounds and use tools requiring a high degree of dexterity. The incumbent must be able to distinguish between shades of color when performing laboratory analysis.

Work Environment: Wastewater plant environment; some exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, walking and climbing; may work at heights; work in inclement weather conditions; may work in confined spaces.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: Class I Operator position exercises supervision over shift changes and Class II and Class III Operator positions.

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wastewater operator jobs in atlanta ga

Water Plant Operator I

Plant Operator (Water Reclamation)

Plant Operator III (Drinking Water or Wastewater)

Georgia Wastewater Operator License

Wastewater Collections Operator I

Control Engineer 1 - Onsite

Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators / Field Technicians

Water Plant Operator II

Apprentice Water System Operator

Document Control Specialist

Water Plant Operator III

Assembly Technician II - Control Panel Technician

Water System Operator 2026

Wastewater Plant Manager

Control System Application Engineer

Control Engineer 2 - Onsite

Jet Truck Vactor Operator - Wet Utilities, Water & SEWER

Control Systems Technician

Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Terreva Renewables)

Instrumentation & Controls Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

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