Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator operates and inspects equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position is scheduled for twelve (12) hour shifts, four (4) days on and four (4) days off.

• Monitors treatment process and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions;
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process;
• Inspects plant equipment;
• Prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts;
• Maintains records;
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process;
• Tends to pumps, blowers, feed pumps, centrifuges, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, telescopic settings, wet well, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater;
• Cleans and scrubs filters and tanks;
• Changes chlorine cylinders;
• Performs wastewater treatment plant tours;
• Collects wastewater samples for standard tests, such as biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, and pH;
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment;
• Maintains sludge drying beds;

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Six (6) months of experience in a related field;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License;
• Must obtain a Class III Wastewater license within 12 months of hire.

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical