Water/Wastewater Technician I, II, III, IV (Water Production) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4989717) Apply  Water/Wastewater Technician I, II, III, IV (Water Production) Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 25-03254 Department Department of Water Resources Opening Date 07/30/2025 Closing Date 8/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description The Water Technician is responsible for performing technical work in the operation of a drinking water facility to ensure compliance with applicable permits and regulations. Duties include but are not limited to; monitoring plant operations, water quality sample collection and analysis, conducting operational adjustments, recording daily activities and changes in plant operation, operating dewatering equipment, inspecting plant equipment, and identifying maintenance and repair needs. Essential Duties LEVEL I - This class is responsible for assisting other water staff with various operator duties. This is the trainee level class and duties are clearly defined. Annual Salary: $36,633 - $41,669 Grade A12(3) Level I Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma or GED; + Valid driver's license. + Must obtain certification as Water/WW Operator within one year. LEVEL II - This class is responsible for performing technical, independent work in the area of water treatment. This class may serve as lead to lower-level classes. Annual Salary: $47,115 - $54,183 Grade B22(3) Level II Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma or GED; + Three (3) months experience water plant experience; + Georgia Class III certification/license in water; + Valid driver's license. LEVEL III - This class is responsible for performing highly technical work in the area of water treatment. This class works independently and serves as lead to lower level staff. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Annual Salary: $51,237 - $58,923 Grade B23(3) Level III Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma, or G.E.D., + Two years of water experience or a BS Degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and one year of water experience; + Georgia Class II certification/license in water. LEVEL IV - This class is responsible for serving as a lead worker in the water treatment plant; assigning and monitoring work; and providing training as needed. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Annual Salary: $55,721 - $64,079 Grade B24(3) Level IV Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma, or G.E.D., + Three years of water experience or a BS Degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and two year of water experience; + Georgia Class I certification/license in water (this will be mandatory for promotion to Water Shift Supervisor classification). Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. + This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here: + Water/Wastewater Technician I (https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/classspec/detail/cb876d65278f88aea446bc734a1de296) + Water/Wastewater Technician II + Water/Wastewater Technician III (https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/classspec/detail/cb876d65278f88ae9d2dbbc41bf69f15) + Water/Wastewater Technician IV Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/water) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more Careers with impact Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected. Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation. World-class community More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer! + Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle + Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission + Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more! Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Please select the Georgia water certification that you hold from the list below. + Class I certification + Class II certification + Class III certification + No current certification 02 Please list additional certification, including the State, if other than Georgia. If none, type N/A. 03 Do you have water treatment experience? + Yes + No 04 If yes to the question above, please describe the water treatment processes you have direct experience with. If no, please type N/A. 05 Have you ever worked in an industrial workplace? + Yes + No 06 If yes to the question above, please describe your experience. If no, please type N/A. 07 How many years of water treatment experience do you hold? + None + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years or more Required Question Employer Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com