Water Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III

Water Plant Operator I, II, III

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$37,067 - $58,656 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:11/06/2025 10:45 AM
• Deadline to Apply:11/27/2025

The Water Plant Operator I,II,III performs semi-skilled work in operating and maintaining a Water Treatment Plant.

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Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator I

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• Driver’s license valid in NC and good driving record;
• Ability to work regularly;
• Achievement of a Grade C water treatment operator’s license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade I wastewater treatment operator’s license (Waste Plant Operator) within 18 months.

 Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator II

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• Demonstrable skills equivalent to two years’ experience operating a water or wastewater treatment plant;;
• Driver’s license valid in NC and good driving record;
• Ability to work regularly;
• Possession of a Grade C water treatment operator’s license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade II wastewater treatment operator’s license (Waste Plant Operator).

 Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator III

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• Driver’s license valid in NC and good driving record;
• Demonstrable skills equivalent to three years’ experience in operating a water or wastewater treatment plant;
• Ability to work regularly;
• Possession of a Grade B water treatment operator’s license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade IV wastewater treatment operator’s license (Waste Plant Operator).

Work Schedule

On-Call rotation. Rotating 12-hour shift pattern. Paid bi-weekly.

Closing Date

Application and instructions are available here. This position will remain open until Thursday, November 27th at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings.  The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.