Plant Operations Specialist – N. Durham (POI) Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Plant Operations Specialist – N. Durham (POI) City of Durham – 3.6 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time $46,093 – $71,532 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Military leave Paid military leave Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Wastewater treatment Wastewater Certification Basic math High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Manufacturing Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Salary $46,093.00 – $71,532.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 25-05476 Department Water Management Opening Date 06/10/2025 Closing Date Continuous Position Description Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range:

$46,093 – $53,373 (+$1.50 shift differential when working an overnight position/shift)

Work Day/Hours:

8am-4:30pm The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham! We have a vacancy for a Plant Operations Specialist (Wastewater Plant Operator (POI) . This position is responsible for monitoring plant operations by physical observation of plant processes; sampling units to ensure proper operation; maintaining accurate records; cleaning and calibrating process meters; monitoring chemical feeds and making process adjustments as needed. Checks equipment and makes adjustments as necessary. Once you’ve obtained your Wastewater Certification, you must be willing and able to work every other weekend. You must be readily available by phone with ability to work stand-by/recall when needed Duties/Responsibilities Assists with operating, adjusting, and maintaining equipment at an assigned water or wastewater facility; monitors physical plant operations by observing plant processes; monitors chemical feeds; collects and analyzes lab samples under close supervision; and complies with work safety rules and procedures. Cleans and performs minor repairs on plant equipment; cleans assigned work areas; and receives and unloads chemicals. Maintains records, logs, databases, documentation and online systems; enters and updates data to document maintenance; reviews and proofs records to ensure accuracy and completeness. Minimum Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) Six months of related experience (such as working in a manufacturing/warehousing/utility facility, or general industry experience). Must obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License within one year of hire; and Grade II Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License within two years of hire. Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver’s license “or” if you currently have another state driver’s license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire Additional Preferred Skills Basic math & chemistry calculations to accurately read meters & charts, maintain required records, & interpret readings to make necessary adjustments to treatment processes Make mixed arithmetic calculations involving multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, & fractions One or more related years of experience Benefits – General Full-Time Employees 12-13 paid holidays per year 13 standard work days of vacation per year 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement 2 weeks paid military leave per year Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans State and City retirement plans Short and long term disability plans Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System Paid funeral leave Employee Assistance Program – personal and family counseling Paid life insurance equal to annual salary 48 hours for volunteer work each year• 4 hours parental leave each year Workman’s Compensation Insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits – Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire Dental and life insurance, after one year of service Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service Employer City of Durham Address 101 City Hall Plaza Durham, North Carolina, 27701 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/durhamnc