Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator

CHIEF WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Position Overview

Full Time (40 Hours/week), advanced level position, performs a variety of operational, maintenance, laboratory or other duties designed to produce safe treatment of water for human consumption and/or disposal of domestic and commercial water. The employee serves as Superintendent in his or her absence. Work is performed on an assigned or rotating shift.

It is important to consider what working for TWSA means. TWSA provides a service to our community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. TWSA seeks hardworking individuals who are committed to quality, compliance, and our community, who are looking for not just a job, but a career. TWSA has one of the most competitive salary and benefit packages in our area. Let us invest in you and our community together.

Key Responsibilities

Work includes monitoring the plant’s operation through observation, mechanical or electronic readings and the results of standard chemical and biological tests and to make necessary adjustments in the process as conditions or test results dictate. The employee serves as lead worker or lead operator, especially when changes in the plant’s biological and/or chemical processes are needed to meet water quality requirements and performs special projects and research. Work also includes substantial record keeping of work activities. Other duties include performing standard laboratory duties and tests and assisting with plant and facilities maintenance.

Preferred Education and Experience

Considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery in a water treatment plant. High School diploma or equivalent required, higher education in chemistry, environmental science, or biology is preferred.

Licensure and Certification

Possession of Grade A Surface Water Treatment Plant Certification and ability to successfully complete the training for a Grade C Well Operator Certification within twelve months of employment and pass the exam for the same within eighteen months. Considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment in a water treatment plant. Requires possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Salary Range

The salary range for fully qualified candidates is $54,607 – $80,611 annually. There is an expected increase after satisfactorily completing the probationary period.

How to Apply

Submit a completed application for employment to:

Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority        

1246 West Main Street                                                               

Sylva, NC 28779                                                                                            

Position Open Until Filled

Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background checks are required.