Waste WTP Operator

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

WATER

• Controls treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use.
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant.
• Dumps specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
• Starts agitator to mix chemicals and allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank.
• Turns valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities.
• Pumps purified water into water mains.
• Monitors panelboard and adjusts controls to regulator flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water.
• Cleans tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water.)
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand- and power tools.
• Tests water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbidimeter, and conductivity meter.
• Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• May operate potable water- purification plant to supply drinking water.
• May purify wastewater from plant preparatory to pumping water into rivers and streams or city mains.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WASTEWATER

• Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage:
• Monitors control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, setline, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings.
• Gives directions to wastewater treatment plant attendants and sewage disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance.
• May collect sewage samples using dipper or bottle and conducts laboratory test, using testing equipment such as colorimeter. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must possess Wastewater Operator
• Must possess or obtain and maintain Georgia Class III Water Operator license license no later than December 2026, to include successful completion of the Drinking Water Treatment Class 3 Course no later than June 2026.
• Must provide verifiable evidence of a minimum of 12 months experience in the maintenance mechanic field.
• Must possess the tools of their trade.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413- 05 standards
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Compensation Details:
$36.71

Original Posting:
03/09/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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