Job description
Job Title: Treatment Plant Operator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Treatment Plant Supervisor
Location/Hours: Albemarle, NC/Rotating Shifts; Weekend and holiday work required
Hiring Rate: Minimum starting rate of $17.73/hr.; dependent upon education and experience
- HOW TO APPLY - Applications must be submitted on the City of Albemarle website. Applications submitted through Indeed will not be excepted. Follow the link to complete the City of Albemarle Employment Application. - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/albemarle/
Position Overview
This position is responsible for operational, laboratory, and maintenance functions in a water/wastewater treatment plant.
General Responsibilities
- Makes regular tours of plant and checks bar screens, engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, clarifiers, chlorinators, and other equipment for proper functioning.
- Records data from various meters, gauges and dials; logs daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
- Performs standard laboratory chemical and biological tests.
- Performs general preventive and scheduled maintenance; assists on major maintenance and repairs.
- Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
- Performs routine building and grounds maintenance including mowing, cleaning and painting.
- Collects water and wastewater samples.
- Analyzes plant performance and makes chemical feed and other adjustments consistent with supervisory guidelines; back washes filters.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school supplemented by course work in chemistry or biology and some experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, preferably in a water or wastewater treatment plant; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
- Ability to obtain North Carolina water operator's grade C certificate within 12 months of hire date.
HOW TO APPLY - Applications must be submitted on the City of Albemarle website. Applications submitted through Indeed will not be excepted. Follow the link to complete the City of Albemarle Employment Application. - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/albemarle/
BENEFITS
The City of Albemarle is dedicated to providing benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following:
- Medical insurance for individual employees provided at 100%; competitive rates for dependent coverage
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays (12 per year)
- Dental/vision insurance
- Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
- Paid Life Insurance
ABOUT THE CITY OF ALBEMARLE
The City of Albemarle is home to approximately 16,000 residents and provides a full range of municipal services to a growing community. Albemarle has a very strong and stable history in the Council-Manager form of government. The successful candidate must have effective interpersonal skills and desire to serve our community with humility and respect, honesty, integrity, and teamwork.
The City of Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/albemarle
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,878.40 - $49,379.20 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- water/wastewater treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
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