Electric Distribution System Operator Jobs in Georgia

Class Summary Reposted on 8/20/2026 Job Description This position is responsible for performing journeyman trades duties. The position will be required to perform use mechanical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment on highly specialized equipment associated with all levels of the water treatment process. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs.

Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery. Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities. Depending on grade level, incumbent will act as a lead worker, directing personnel in the proper repair / replacement of equipment.

This position will be expected to fully versed in predictive (condition based) and precision maintenance technologies and must be able to trouble-shoot equipment to determine the cause of any problems and make accurate and timely decisions with respect to repairs and/or replacements. Essential Duties The ideal candidate will have prior experience in industrial equipment maintenance, completion of a training program or apprenticeship in the mechanical or electrical trades, experience in the repair of water or wastewater treatment plant equipment, or a related field, a basic understanding electrical safety in an industrial plant, and past experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS): 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. Trades Technician I-A12(3) - $43,336.00 High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment

Trades Technician II-B21(3) - $44,968.00 - $58,458.00 High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND Two years of Trades experience; AND Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. AND A Water Distribution System Operator License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Trades Technician III-B23(3) - $53,286.00 - $69,272.00 High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND Four years of Trades experience; AND Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. AND A Water Distribution System Operator License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Trades Technician IV-B31(3) - $57,950.00 - $75,334.00 This position may supervise staff to include prioritizing and assigning work and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment. High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND Five years of progressively responsible Trades experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity; AND Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. AND A Water Distribution System Operator License must be obtained within 12 months of employment

OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 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. 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.

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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.

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