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Greenwood CPW

WATER PLANT OPERATOR A, B, C, OR D

Pay: $51,500/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Greenwood, SC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.

$52,656 / year median in South Carolina

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

WATER PLANT OPERATOR

A, B, C, OR D The Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) was founded in 1896 and proudly our communities with Electric, Gas and Water utilities.

Our employees are committed to providing excellent customer service and supporting the citizens of the Greenwood area. Greenwood CPW offers competitive benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; participation in the South Carolina Retirement System; supplemental insurance coverage, 401k and 457(b) Deferred Compensation; paid annual, sick and bereavement leave and competitive pay.

Position Type:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Pay Range:

Based on Certification Level; Trainee

$42,931.20
60,070.40; Class C
$53,684.80
75,129.60; Class B
$59,051.20
82,638.40; Class A
$$64,438.40
90,209.

Location:

Greenwood, SC Hours:

Rotating 12

hour shifts; 8am
8pm; 8pm
8am Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work keeps your community safe, healthy, and supplied with clean water? Our Water Treatment Plant team is seeking a dedicated Water Plant Operator (Class A, B, or C)
Gas Control to help us produce high ‑ quality drinking water and support reliable utility services for the customers we proudly serve.

Position Summary :

Under occasional supervision, operates the CPW water plant to produce potable water that meets or exceeds the requirements of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in sufficient quantities to meet the demands of the system served. Monitors and adjusts gas usage as necessary to ensure compliance with transporter and supplier contracts and to maintain adequate pressure to sustain the gas distribution system. Receives, responds to and/or dispatches customer calls regarding problems related to water, electric and gas utilities. Performs related technical work as required. Reports to the Water Plant Superintendent.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in water plant operations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess Class A, B, or C Water Operator Certification. Interested applicants should submit an online application through the Greenwood CPW website, www.greenwoodcpw.com or by submitting an application to Greenwood

CPW, P. O.

Box 549, Greenwood, SC 29648; in-person at 121 West Court Avenue, Greenwood, SC; email asimpson@greenwoodcpw.com .

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Greenwood CPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer