Water Equipment Operator

Position Information

Salary:
See Position Description

Location:

Cumming, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 03201

Department:
Water Department-Maintenance

Opening Date: 03/02/2026

Closing Date: 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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 plus $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: high school diploma or GED; entry level experience/training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance, or equivalent.
• Water Equipment Operator II - Non-exempt starting at $47,390.00/yr plus $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: high school diploma/ GED plus one (1) year previous experience/training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance, plus a valid Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification and 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 plus $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: high school diploma or GED plus two (2) years previous experience/training involving plumbing or water utility maintenance, plus a valid Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification, Georgia Water Distribution System Operator certification, and Georgia Wastewater Collection System Operator certification.

• Drives/operates a variety of heavy/medium equipment or large vehicles with specialized functions; 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, service 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 maintains water/wastewater pumping stations and tanks; maintains water tanks, water lines, and sewer lines; utilizes sewer camera to inspect sewer lines; repairs and flushes clogged wastewater lines and pumps; utilizes jetter to unclog sewer mains; checks belts of pump station motors; tests gas/oxygen levels when working in confined spaces.
• Performs landscaping tasks associated with projects; restores landscaping to acceptable condition at end of projects by replacing sod, planting grass, raking ground surfaces, or spreading straw; assists in maintaining easements or areas surrounding hydrants.
• Maintains current records of location of water lines; locates…