Water Treatment Plant Operator 1

WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I

Full Time (40 Hours/week), entry level position, performs a variety of operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties designed to produce safe treatment of water. Water Treatment Plant operates up to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and work is performed on an assigned rotating shift. Work includes monitoring the plant’s operation through observation, mechanical readings and the results of standard chemical and biological tests and to make necessary adjustments in the process as conditions or test results dictate. Other duties include performing standard laboratory duties and tests and assisting with plant and facilities maintenance. Work also includes substantial record keeping of work activities. Employees are subject to hazards associated plant operations including working both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, working in small spaces, and oils. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed by observation, conference, and reviewing records for adherence to operation standards, instructions, and safety practices.

Ability to successfully complete the training for a water operator’s Grade C Surface Certificate within six months of employment and pass the exam for the same within twelve months. Requires possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

The salary range for fully qualified candidates is $41,540 - $64,387 annually. The expected starting salary for trainees not possessing a water operator’s Grade C Surface Certificate is $19.02/hr. There is an expected increase after satisfactorily completing the probationary period.