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The City of Sevierville

Wastewater Senior Operator

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Sevierville, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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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.

$53,060 / year median in Tennessee

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Assists the Chief Operator in directing the daily operation of the wastewater treatment facility. Serves as the Chief Operator's designated backup and assumes responsibility for plant operations during the Chief Operator's absence. Summary of Duties Assists in supervising all plant operations and personnel. Acts on behalf of the Chief Operator during absences. Oversees process optimization and regulatory compliance. Assists with scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and staff evaluations. Coordinates employee training and certification. Participates in inspections and regulatory audits. Assists with permit compliance and reporting. Develops operational procedures and safety programs. Provides technical leadership for complex operational issues. Oversees the pretreatment program. Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education requirements refers to job specific training and education required for entry into the position. Requires a Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in environmental health or a related area supplemented by the completion of approved coursework in sewage treatment and considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment equipment, including experience at the level of Wastewater Plant Operator; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Licenses, certifications, and registrations refers to professional, state, or federal licenses, certifications, or registrations required to enter the position. Valid TN Driver s License required. Requires possession of a Grade IV Wastewater Plant Operator s Certificate issued by the State of Tennessee. Possess a Pretreatment Certification issued by Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Experience refers to the amount of work experience that is required for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the tasks required by the position. 8-10 years of progressively responsible wastewater treatment experience. 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.