_{16th April, 2026}

Job Title: Water Plant Operator

**This is a full-time permanent direct placement opportunity.

Overview:
This position is responsible for controlling wastewater treatment plant equipment and machines to purify and clarify water for human consumption/industrial use and/or managing water systems including testing and managing/repairing systems at Ft. Stewart and Hunter AAF.

• The pay for this role is $28.99/hr plus a hourly fringe $7.65 (if paid out) or $8.60 (if electing to use towards benefits).

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant
• Adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water
• Record data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes
• Maintain logs of operations and records meter and gas readings

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED plus a minimum of three (3) years experience
• Possess either a Class II or higher Water Operator License issued by the State of Georgia for water operations.
• Knowledge of motors, pumps and valves, water/wastewater chemicals, uses, and dangers, testing procedures, safety procedures, establishing priorities and organizing work, public and interpersonal relations, oral and written communications
• Ability to work rotating shift hours are required
• Must be able to obtain security clearance for use of government computer.
• A valid Georgia Driver’s License and ability to maintain military gate pass access are required.

Some of the Benefits Include:

• Dental, Vision, and Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Development & cross training opportunities

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