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Nexus Water Group
Operator Water II/Wastewater II
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$55,726 / year median in South Carolina
+3% projected growth
Job Description
AdCode:
1844Date:
Jun 15, 2026State:
SC City:
Columbia Business Unit:
Atlantic Coast Utilities Category:
Field Operations Job Type:
Who We Are Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about water, our South Carolina team is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We provide water and wastewater services to over 150 South Carolina communities across the state. It all starts with our people- proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Operates and maintains the water/wastewater treatment facilities as required by city, state, and federal guidelines; Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes necessary adjustments to keep facility within permit limits; Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality standards are met. Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other work as directed. Inspects and maintains pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise. Respond to and investigate customer service calls. Completes customer service work orders, updates, and maintains activity with required documentation and closes work orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Performs routine tests on water treatment facilities, including tests related to treatment process, chemicals, pumps, motors, and routine water quality sampling. Collects and analyzes appropriate readings of gauges and meters; Conducts routine testing, monitoring, and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes, and basic laboratory analyses. Performs and documents treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment. Documents plant performance including daily flow, well meter readings and chemical dosage and usage. Other duties assigned. What We Offer 401kCompany Match Vacation Accrual:
Starting at 3 weeks per yearHolidays:
10 company-paid holidays per yearFloating Time:
16 hours of paid floating time per year Sick Time Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance, and more Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance Competencies Delivering High Quality Work Supporting Coworkers Communicating Effectively Working Safely Certifications Driver's License SC- Biological Wastewater C SC
- Biological Wastewater B SC
- Water Distribution C SC