Treatment Plant Operator

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Maintain knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant.  
• Ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring water treatment plant processes and maintaining proper plant balance to include adjusting chemical feeds.     
• Complete multiple plant inspections, collect samples, and troubleshoot processes and equipment. 
• Assist with offloading bulk chemical deliveries.      
• Utilize various types of machinery and equipment including SCADA, forklift, lab, and general office equipment.   
• Job requires working weekends, holidays, nights, and rotating shifts.  

Successful candidates should have: 

• High School diploma or GED, plus specialized school and/or training in a specific area relatable to this position. 
• Valid North Carolina (NC) Driver’s License. 
• NC Class C Surface Water Operator’s Certification or the ability to acquire it within 6 months of employment.  
• One year of experience working in a water treatment facility or prior knowledge, skills and abilities that may be transferrable.  
• Good working knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and bacteriology.  
• Ability to maintain requirements of a safety sensitive position (cleared to wear a full-face respirator, complete HAZWOPER training, etc.); and meet the physical requirements that include frequently exerting up to 50 pounds and walking/standing often.