Wastewater Operator II or III

Job Description

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

Wastewater Operator II: $26.59 - $38.56 per hour

Wastewater Operator III: $29.25 - $42.42 per hour

Wastewater Operator II:

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs operation and maintenance duties at assigned wastewater treatment plants. Ensures the plants and collection system facilities operate safely and are effectively meeting permit requirements. Remains on call for wastewater treatment and collection system facilities emergencies.

Duties include but are not limited to:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years related experience as a wastewater treatment operator.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess S.C. Class “B” Biological Wastewater certification. Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire date. Must possess the ability to obtain certifications in confined space entry, bloodborne pathogens, work zone safety, HAZMAT safety, first aid/CPR, forklift certification.

Wastewater Operator III:

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, supervises and performs operation and maintenance duties at assigned wastewater treatment plant. Completes required paperwork, logs, reports, files, and charts. Ensures the plant operates safely and effectively meeting permit requirements. Remains on call for wastewater treatment and collection emergencies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four years related experiences as a wastewater treatment operator.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess S.C. Class “A” Biological Wastewater certification. Must obtain a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire date. Must possess the ability to obtain certifications in confined space entry, bloodborne pathogens, work zone safety, HAZMAT safety, first aid/CPR, forklift certification.

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.