Water Operator - Yanceyville, NC

Job Summary 

This person will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and supervision of water distribution and water treatment.  

Responsibilities 

• Operates and maintains water distribution system including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and equipment 

• Handle chemical feed systems, including chemical dosing and inventory management

• Maintains pump stations 

• Perform sample collection, preparation, and laboratory testing 

• Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed reporting 

• Ensures completion of work assignments within specified deadlines and in compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures 

• Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment, trouble-shooting malfunctions, and monitoring of water operations 

• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure 

• Performs facility grounds maintenance including cleaning equipment and tanks 

• Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks 

• Performs other related duties as directed 

Job Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED 

• North Carolina certification as a Wastewater Operator (Grade II or higher) and/ or Water Operator (Grade B Surface Water)

• Two (2) or more years of experience operating as a licensed Grade II Wastewater Operator or Grade B Surface Water Operator.

• One (1) or more years of experience serving as an ORC or Lead Operator preferred. 

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records required 

• Experience within a water treatment environment 

• Ability to work independently 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Requires the ability to read, write, compile, and analyze data and reports daily 

• Ability to monitor control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper plant operation 

• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed