Transmission Operator III or II

Under direct supervision, operates and maintains transmission system pipelines and related equipment, facilities, tanks, pump stations and various valves and operators. This is an entry‑level position developing specialized knowledge in locating, troubleshooting problems, reading and maintaining meters, and providing customer service. Incumbents report to the Transmission Division Superintendent.

$20.00/hr – $30.00/hr (cobb county‑marietta water authority pay range)

• Locates water lines and easements and identifies encroachments requested through the Utility Protection Center (GA811) from system maps, engineering drawings, blueprints and pipe locating equipment
• Obtain, record, and report monthly meter readings
• Assist with meter and valve repairs
• Subject to 24‑hour on‑call rotation; respond to emergency calls
• Monitor construction activities near transmission pipelines and pipeline easements
• Assist in inventory control of repair materials
• Mow grass and otherwise maintain pipeline easements and storage tank sites
• Use laptop computer to obtain work orders, utility maps, and work information
• Coordinate locating transmission lines and easements with engineering staff for capital improvement construction projects and development plan review
• Assist in interpreting plans and maps to determine location of transmission pipelines and appurtenances
• Troubleshoot meter problems and assist in planning and coordinating meter repairs

• Understand and perform basic math, algebra, and solid geometry
• Ability to perform grass cutting and bush hogging
• Understand and use applicable safety procedures and equipment
• Basic skills reading blueprints, locating county geography, and understanding schematic principles
• Ability to understand basic hydraulic principles and basic chemistry principles
• Ability to operate a computer, basic software, and understand principles of utility infrastructures

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and basic math computation skills, or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.

Class III Transmission Operator must obtain a Water Distribution License within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire. A Georgia Driver’s License is required. A good driving record must be maintained to continue employment with the Authority.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing similar operation and maintenance work within the Transmission Division.

Positions in this class must have the Georgia Water Distribution License and have Confined Space and Utility Flagger certifications. A Georgia Driver’s License is required. A good driving record must be maintained to continue employment with the Authority.

Transmission Operator III:
Pay Grade 23 $ 42,369.60 – $61,443.20

Transmission Operator II:
Pay Grade 25 $ 46,924.80 – $72,758.40

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Utilities