Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, III, II, or I

The Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) is an award‑winning regional public utility that provides potable water (drinking water and water for fire protection) on a wholesale basis. Named the Best Total Rewards Strategy winner in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2021 HR Excellence Awards, CCMWA offers medical, dental, and vision benefits to full‑time employees within the first 30 days of employment, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, employer‑paid life insurance, and annual and sick leave with rollover options.

In 2020, CCMWA added a parental leave offering that provides four weeks of paid leave to new mothers and fathers.

CCMWA fully funds a pension plan that is available to full‑time employees after 10 years of service. Additionally, CCMWA also offers a 457(b) plan for employees to invest in their retirement. We are also committed to the growth and development of our staff and offer tuition reimbursement from associate level up to the doctoral level programs in addition to fully paying for all industry‑specific certifications and licenses.

Position: Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, III, II, or I

Location: Marietta, GA

Job : 224

# of Openings: 1

The Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority located in Marietta, Georgia is a regional public utility that provides potable water (drinking water and water for fire protection) on a wholesale basis. We are the second largest supplier of drinking water in Georgia. Our customers include counties and municipalities in the metro region – as well as Lockheed Martin Corporation.

We have built a strong reputation of success by investing in the protection of our precious water resources through conservation programs such as water

Smart, while maintaining dependable customer service and consistent product quality at competitive wholesale rates. The Authority is in a strong financial position and enjoys a triple‑AAA bond rating. Additional information on the Authority is available at our website .

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, III, II, or I

Water Treatment Operators (III, II, and I) are responsible for producing high‑quality drinking water by monitoring the water treatment process in accordance with Federal, State and Authority standards as well as maintaining distribution water levels and pressures as system demand dictates. Work is performed in accord with established practices and procedures. Duties require the exercise of independent judgment. This position reports to the Operations Superintendent.

At this time, positions in this class are assigned twelve (12) hour days with 4 days on/4 days off, requiring overtime. The hours are Noon to Midnight or Midnight to Noon. Holidays and weekends may fall within a scheduled 4‑day shift and will be required to be worked unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent.

• Monitors and adjusts the pumping system of the treatment plant to control water flow through the plant and distribution system. Inspects plant equipment and processes, checks gauges, records flows, levels and pressures. Monitors pumps, motors, and other equipment essential to the operation of the plant.
• Takes water samples and analyzes for pH, chlorine residual, fluoride and chlorine dioxide on an hourly basis and others as assigned.
• Controls, monitors and cleans water filters as required.
• Adjusts chemical dose rate as needed using laboratory results.
• Monitors the flow throughout the plant to ensure water quality.
• Monitors raw water pump station.
• Maintains log books and enters the following data into computer system: laboratory analysis results, plant operating data, distribution system data, filter operating data, process control changes, chemical inventory and other data as required.
• Documents all problems or complaints. Documents maintenance problems using computerized maintenance system and issues work requests.
• Answers phone and monitors security system providing access to identified visitors.
• Changes chlorine feed system by connecting and exchanging one‑ton chlorine cylinders using electrical lifting/moving hoist.
• May be assigned to act as shift leader, providing direction and…