Water treatment plant operators jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 27, 2026

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Open jobs: 210
Employers: 161

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $28.42Across 61 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $56,916Across 21 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 11%24 listings

Not specified: 89% (186 listings)

Employers hiring include Veolia North America (9), US Water Services Corporation (7), Veolia Environnement SA (7).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Water treatment plant operators jobs in the United States

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Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Big Spring
Big Spring, TX
- $21.12 USD / hour
This position is responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing the City's water treatment plant, pump stations and storage tanks.
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Water Utility Operator II - Water Distribution
Town of Oro Valley
Oro Valley, AZ
- $46,133 USD / year
The Town of Oro Valley Water Utility seeks a highly motivated, hard-working dependable results driven individual with a strong water distribution systems background to work in the Water…
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Storm Water Treatment Plant Operator II
CVG Airport Authority
Burlington, KY
…the daily operation and routine maintenance at the Stormwater Treatment Plant (SWTP). The environmental system is comprised of infrastructure and processes to collect, convey, store and…
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Water Treatment Operator/ Water Tester
Kelly Services
Homestead, FL
- $24.81 USD / hour
The Water Treatment Operator/ Water Tester is a hands-on operations role responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining water treatment, purification, and wastewater processing…
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Fellsmere
Fellsmere, FL
- $23.75 to $33.94 USD / hour
This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility. Responsible for safe and efficient operation of equipment used in purification of the public drinking…
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
US Water Services Corporation
Mercedes, TX
The Water Plant Operator operates and maintains water treatment, processing, and testing equipment in a water treatment facility to pur
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Water Treatment Plant Operator III, II, or I
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
Marietta, GA
- $42,376.09 to $102,355.01 USD / year
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…
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain, NC
Department: T.J. Ellison Water Treatment Plant
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
Veolia Environnement SA
Toms River, NJ
- $34.99 to $38.85 USD / hour
…three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Rio Hondo, TX
Express Employment is now hiring a water operator for one of our clients in Rio Hondo, X.
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Water Treatment Operator
Veolia North America
Wakefield, RI
…three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Operator
Veolia North America
Boise, ID
…three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Operator
Veolia North America
Boise, ID
…three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Big Spring
Big Spring, TX
Controls and monitors treatment plant chemicals, machines, and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Fort Scott
Fort Scott, KS
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Licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator - O&M Tech II
Veolia North America
Sturgeon Bay, WI
…three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Plant Operator
CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments)
Castle Rock, CO
- $55,300 to $104,100 USD / year
The Castle Pines Village Metropolitan District is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Plant Operator D-A to join our team. In this role, you will be a part of the team overseeing the daily…
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Water Treatment Operator
Veolia Environnement SA
Wakefield, RI
…three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Operator
Veolia Environnement SA
Boise, ID
…three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator - O&M Tech II
Veolia Environnement SA
Sturgeon Bay, WI
…three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Operator
Veolia Environnement SA
Boise, ID
…three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of…
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Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade I/II/III
City of Roseville (CA)
Granite Bay, CA
- $22.96 to $41.05 USD / hour
in the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade I/II/III.
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Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
ABBYLAND FOODS INC
ABBOTSFORD, WI
JOB REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY Wastewater treatment plant operators are responsible for the purification of wastewater. They remove harmful organisms, solid wastes, and toxic chemicals from…
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Water Treatment Operator
WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORP
KAUKAUNA, WI
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Water Treatment Operator at the Fox Energy Center in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. This position is…
Added 6 days ago
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Water Utility Operator I/II
City of Port Hueneme
Port Hueneme, CA
- $27.88 to $39.19 USD / hour
Water Utility Operator I/II- Under general supervision of assigned supervisory or management staff, performs work in the operation and maintenance of the City and Port Hueneme Water Agency…

Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority

Water Treatment Plant Operator III, II, or I

Marietta, GA, United States

$42,376.09 to $102,355.01 USD / year

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Pay: $42,376.09 to $102,355.01 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

Description 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 waterSmart, 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 web site at ccmwa.org.

Water Treatment Plant Operator 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.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasks and responsibilities which are common to the Water Treatment Plant Operator positions

include:

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.
Receives chemical deliveries.
May be assigned to act as shift leader, providing direction and training to other operators, and assuming responsibility for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit.
Caries out leadership responsibilities within the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Performs custodial duties.
May act as a tour guide for visiting groups.
Works overtime as required.
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles of surface water treatment, coagulation chemistry, disinfection, filtration and hydraulics.
Knowledge of centrifugal and vertical lift pumps and motors used to power the pumping units.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, machines, equipment, materials and operating and maintenance procedures of a modern automated treatment plant.
Knowledge of water treatment nomenclature and water treatment processes and regulations.
Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with water plan operation and maintenance, and of necessary safety equipment and precautions.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of basic biological and chemical reactions.
Knowledge of recordkeeping practices.
Skill in prioritizing work.
Skill in using a computer and applicable software applications.Skill in collecting and recording sample data.
Skill in performing jar tests and determining coagulant dosage.
Skill in operating testing equipment and performing basic chemical tests.
Ability to calculate dosages, flows, detention times and flow rates.
Ability to detect faulty operating characteristics in equipment or processes to initiate remedial action.
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Ability to read and interpret various documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedures manuals and related documentation.
Ability to complete regulatory compliance reports and act in the absence of the Operations Superintendent.
Ability to operate pilot testing equipment, analyze results and make a recommendation.
Ability to work in hazardous chemical conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors and the public.

Minimum Qualifications Required (Water Treatment Plant Operator III):

High school diploma or GED required.
Combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
Need mechanical aptitude and should be competent in basic math, chemistry and biology and have a working knowledge of algebra and geometry.
Operator II’s must have the ability to apply data to formulas of treatment requirements.
Class II Surface Water required.
Requires Georgia Driver’s License with a good driving record and must maintain a good driving record to be allowed to continue employment with the Authority.

Minimum Qualifications Required (Water Treatment Plant Operator II):

High school diploma or GED required.
Combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
Need mechanical aptitude and should be competent in basic math, chemistry and biology and have a working knowledge of algebra and geometry.
Class III Surface Water Treatment certification is required.
This position requires Georgia Driver’s License with a good driving record. A good driving record must be maintained to continue employment with the Authority.

Minimum Qualifications Required (Water Treatment Plant Operator I):

High school diploma or GED required.
Combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
Need mechanical aptitude and should be competent in basic math, chemistry and biology and have a working knowledge of algebra and geometry.
Must have the ability to apply data to formulas of treatment requirements.
Class I Surface Water required.
Requires Georgia Driver’s License with a good driving record and must maintain a good driving record to be allowed to continue employment with the Authority.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste, smell and see.
The employee occasionally works in precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or extreme heat or cold temperatures.
While performing this job the employee frequently works near open basins of water, chemicals and fumes and areas under construction.
The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste, smell and see.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Note: This position is for a Midnight to Noon shift*

Pay Grade 23: $42,376.09 - $61,445.33 annual WTP Operator Trainee Pay Grade 28: $54,327.57 - $84,207.73 annual WTP Operator III Pay Grade 30: $59,896.14 - $92,839.02 annual WTP Operator II Pay Grade 32: $66,035.49 - $102,355.01 annual WTP Operator I

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Skills

Control engineering
Leadership
Cleaning
Recordkeeping
Prioritization
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Documentation
Regulatory compliance

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