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: $34,789.00 - $39,573.00 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: $44,744.00 - $51,456.00 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: $48,658.00 - $55,957.00 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: $52,916.00- $60,854.00 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).