Wastewater Treatment Operator

Position Overview

This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Wastewater Treatment Operator III”, “Wastewater Treatment Operator II”, or “Wastewater Treatment Operator I”.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the field of work in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for wastewater treatment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• None

Employment applications will only be accepted for currently posted vacancies. Please do not submit a general application for an unknown position; it will not be considered. Applicants must submit a Paulding County Application for Employment and must specify the position of interest. Applicants may submit a resume to supplement the application, but resumes alone will not be accepted. Applications may be faxed to  or dropped by or mailed to the Paulding County Board of Commissioners, Human Resources Department, 240 Constitution Blvd.,

Dallas, GA 30132. Applications must be received by the closing date to be considered.

Job
-0053.WS20.VS Category Water System Status Open Applications will be accepted until filled. Salary Grade 14/ $22.25 - $33.85 hourly Posted December 11, 2025 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled