04/09/2026
Wastewater Operator/Lab Analyst
Job Summary: This position is responsible for skilled, licensed work in the operation and maintenance of equipment in the wastewater plant. Work involves operation of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with NPDES permits. Maintenance of equipment is also a crucial part of the job.
Major Duties:
• Operates wastewater treatment equipment such as pumps, control panels. computer and SCADA equipment, chemical feeders, filters, electric motors, and lab equipment
• Repairs, cleans, and maintains wastewater treatment equipment
• Reads meters gauges and dials, maintains a log of all readings, adjusts as needed to maintain proper treatment process
• Collects samples and performs standard tests to ensure proper operation, maintains accurate records and reports of test results.
• Maintains plant grounds, performs housekeeping duties, performs maintenance around the plant, reports the need for equipment repair, assist in repair of equipment
• Attends classes required to maintain wastewater certification
• Responds to emergency calls as needed, & may be placed “on call” to respond to emergencies
• May operate city vehicles to perform job duties
• Performs laboratory tests of wastewater including, but not limited to: total suspended solids (TSS), biological oxygen demand (BOD), f***l coliform, total phosphorus, ortho-phosphorus, and ammonia
• Performs quality control tests by running blanks, spikes, duplicates, and test standards, keeps accurate documentation of all quality control testing
• Coordinates with outside laboratories as needed to complete required testing, collects and preserves samples for shipping or delivery to other labs, and monitors results received from these labs
• Performs annual testing to insure the lab maintains proper certification
• Plans and organizes work to be done, establishes priorities, and completes work efficiently
• Cleans, and maintains the lab and laboratory equipment
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment to insure supplies are available
Knowledge Required by the Position:
• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations; ability to recognize hazards in the facility & use proper safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the operating procedures of a wastewater plant .
• Knowledge to repair and maintain wastewater equipment.
• Knowledge of chemicals used for wastewater treatment and how to adjust chemical feed for optimum plant operations.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and routine repair of equipment used in wastewater.
• Ability to detect changes in operation or plant equipment and to notify management of these changes.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform general maintenance duties.
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid drivers’ license is required.
Previous experience in supervision required.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Possession of a current Georgia Wastewater Laboratory Analysis License
Possession of a Georgia Class II Wastewater Operator’s License or higher required.
Minimum of two years’ experience in wastewater laboratory analysis
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
This position is a full-time position, eligible for the benefit package offered by the City. Including Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Coverage. Life insurance and a defined benefit (pension) retirement plan.
To apply complete a City of Bowdon employment application. https://www.bowdon.net/employmentopportunities/
Return completed application to Human Resources either in person or email to [email protected].
Please do not e-mail pictures of documents.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
City of Bowdon does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, or veteran status.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually.
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