WASTEWATER OPERATOR CLASS 4

About the Role

A Wastewater Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, while ensuring public health and safety

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum of 3 months wastewater collections/treatment experience
• Licensing: Must hold a valid Georgia Class 4 Wastewater Operator license issued by the Georgia State Board of Examiners or the ability to secure within 12 months of employment

Core Responsibilities

• System Operation & Monitoring
  Operate and monitor wastewater treatment plants, pumps, lift stations, and collection systems
  Adjust valves, gates, and control systems (manual or SCADA) to regulate flow
  Start/stop pumps, engines, and generators as needed
  Collect wastewater samples, perform basic lab tests, and interpret results to ensure treatment effectiveness
• Maintenance & Repairs
  Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on treatment equipment, pumps, valves, and collection system components
  Assist in cleaning and maintaining sewer lines and lift stations to prevent blockages
  Conduct inspections and report equipment issues or hazards
• Regulatory Compliance
  Maintain accurate operational, maintenance, and test records
  Prepare and submit reports to local, state, and federal agencies
  Ensure processes meet discharge permits and regulatory requirements
• Safety & Emergency Response
  Follow safety protocols and use PPE as required
  Participate in emergency response for sewer overflows, equipment failures, or other incidents
  Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues based on SCADA alarms
• Collaboration & Training
  Work with other operators, technicians, and supervisors
  Assist in training new staff on treatment processes and safety
  Participate in ongoing training and certification

Work Environment

• Typically involves on-site work at wastewater treatment plants or lift stations.
• May require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physical demands include standing, walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional heavier lifting

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, and/or disability. C.E.R.M. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background, credit check, and drug screen