Water​/Wastewater Tech , II, III, IV; Water Production

Job Description

The Water Technician is responsible for performing technical work in the operation of a drinking water facility to ensure compliance with applicable permits and regulations. Duties include monitoring plant operations, collecting and analyzing water quality samples, conducting operational adjustments, recording daily activities and changes in plant operation, operating dewatering equipment, inspecting plant equipment, and identifying maintenance and repair needs.

Water/WW Tech I – A12(3)
Annual Salary: $40,000.00 – $43,336.00

This class assists other water staff with various operator duties. It is the trainee level class and duties are clearly defined.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Must obtain certification as Water/WW Operator within one year

Water/WW Tech II – B22(3)
Annual Salary: $49,000.00 – $56,350.00

This class performs technical, independent work in water treatment and may serve as lead to lower‑level classes.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three months water plant experience
• Georgia Class III certification/license in water
• Valid driver's license

Water/WW Tech III – B23(3)
Annual Salary: $53,286.00 – $61,280.00

This class performs highly technical work in water treatment, works independently, and serves as lead to lower‑level staff. The position is safety‑sensitive and requires a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years of water experience or a BS degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and one year of water experience
• Georgia Class II certification/license in water

Water/WW Tech IV – B24(3)
Annual Salary: $57,950.00 – $64,079.00

This class serves as a lead worker in the water treatment plant; assigns and monitors work; and provides training as needed. The position is safety‑sensitive and requires a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Three years of water experience or a BS degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and two years of water experience
• Georgia Class I certification/license in water (this will be mandatory for promotion to Water Shift Supervisor classification)

• This job is a safety‑sensitive position that requires a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on‑call rotation and emergency after‑hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

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