WaterWastewater Tech I, II, III, IV (Water Production)

Gwinnett County, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 36633 - 64079

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Class Summary

Job Description
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.

Grades and Minimum Requirements:
Water/WW Tech I - A12(3) Annual Salary: $40000.00 - $41669.00

This class is responsible for assisting other water staff with various operator duties. This is the trainee level class and duties are clearly defined.
Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED;
Valid drivers license.
Must obtain certification as Water/WW Operator within one year.

Water/WW Tech II - B22(3) Annual Salary: $47115.00 - $54183.00
This class is responsible for performing technical independent work in the area of water treatment. This class may serve as lead to lower-level classes.
Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED;
Three (3) months experience water plant experience;
Georgia Class III certification/license in water;
Valid drivers license.

Water/WW Tech III - B23(3) Annual Salary: $51237.00 - $58923.00
This class is responsible for performing highly technical work in the area of water treatment. This class works independently and serves as lead to lower level staff. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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;
Georgia Class II certification/license in water.

Water/WW Tech IV - B24(3) Annual Salary: $55721.00 - $64079.00
This class is responsible for serving as a lead worker in the water treatment plant; assigning and monitoring work; and providing training as needed. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Three years of water experience or a BS Degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and two year of water experience;
Georgia Class I certification/license in water (this will be mandatory for promotion to Water Shift Supervisor classification).

Other Job Requirements/Information

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours weekends and/or holidays.

Effective 4/11/2023 this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

For information related to position-specific essential duties knowledge and skills and physical requirements please click below:
Water/Wastewater Tech I
Water/Wastewater Tech II
Water/Wastewater Tech III
Water/Wastewater Tech IV

Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Class SummaryJob DescriptionThe 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...