Water Equipment Operator

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform work associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of water/wastewater utilities. Under direct supervision, this position performs the full range of Water Service and Wastewater duties.

This is the entry level grade in the Water Equipment Operator series, however, depending on prior experience/training and certifications the department reserves the right to hire candidates and promote accordingly.

• Water Equipment Operator I – Non‑exempt, starting at $45,702.00/yr.
  $45,702.00 (base comp) + $1,000 (Class B/Restricted Class A CDL license supplement) or $3,000 (Unrestricted Class A CDL license supplement) = $45,702.00–$48,702.00
  Minimum requirement included high school diploma or GED; and entry level experience and/or training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance is desirable; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. May require possession and maintenance of valid Department of Transportation Flagging certification.
• Water Equipment Operator II – Non‑exempt, starting at $47,390.00/yr.
  $47,390.00 (base comp) + $1,000 (Class B/Restricted Class A CDL license supplement) or $3,000 (Unrestricted Class A CDL license supplement) = $47,390.00–$50,390.00
  Minimum requirement includes high school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification, must possess and maintain either a Georgia Water Distribution System Operator certification, or a Georgia Wastewater Collection System Operator certification.
• Water Equipment Operator III – Non‑exempt, starting at $49,080.00/yr.
  $49,080.00 (base comp) + $1,000 (Class B/Restricted Class A CDL license supplement) or $3,000 (Unrestricted Class A CDL license supplement) = $49,080.00–$52,080.00
  Minimum requirement includes high school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years prior experience and/or training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification, must possess and maintain both a Georgia Water Distribution System Operator certification and a Georgia Wastewater Collection System Operator certification.

Drives/operates a variety of heavy/medium equipment or large vehicles with specialized functions involving performing or maneuvering to exacting tolerances and specifications, driving/maneuvering in and around confined spaces, routine operation to drive from point to point, or operation of complex, moderately complex, or basic maneuvering mechanisms to perform work tasks.

Installs, maintains, and repairs water/wastewater utility lines and mains; locates water lines, sewer lines, and other utilities using metal locator or probing rod; excavates around utility lines, cables, gas mains, and service lines; digs out pipes, services lines, and meters; operates tapping machine to connect services into main lines; attaches water meters to service lines; digs trench lines using backhoe; installs water lines;

extends existing water lines for services; repairs and maintains service lines and mains; repairs leaks on water mains and service lines to meters; flushes water lines and mains; repairs water line leaks; performs flow tests, pressure tests, or chlorination tests; assembles hydrants, valves, meters, and backflow devices; installs fire hydrants, service lines, water meters, and manholes; repairs water meters as needed.

Operates, inspects, repairs, and…