Water Plant Operator Position Available In Gaston, North Carolina

Water Plant Operator 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Mount Holly, NC 28120

Water Plant Operator Salary Range:

$46,163.03- $69,244.02

FLSA Status:

Hourly Non Exempt General Statement of Duties:

This hourly position operates and maintains treatment plant equipment such as (filters, pumps, chlorinators, and electric motors), adjusts chemicals, and maintains buildings. Work involves operating and maintaining treatment plant equipment such as filters, pumps, chlorinators, and electric motors; checking oil levels; troubleshooting equipment; performing standard chemical and physical process control tests; washing filters; keeping records of operations; performing math/chemical calculations; and inspecting for safe/efficient operations of plant equipment. This position also conducts preventative maintenance around the plant, and refilling chemicals.

Essential Job Duties:

Produces safe and sufficient drinking water for the population and visitors of Mount Holly by managing day-to-day operations of a surface water treatment facility; Monitors treatment processes by utilizing SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), systems and visual observation of process equipment (pumps, chemical feeders, filters, flocculators, rapid mixers, and instruments); Ensures quality and process control by laboratory analysis and chemical dosage rate adjustments as well as taking bacteria samples along the various stages of treatment; Calibrates equipment; and adjusts chemical feeds/flows; Conducts safety inspections; Assists in unloading and storage of treatment process chemicals; Monitors high service pumping of treated water to the distribution system to ensure appropriate system pressure and elevated storage tank level to meet consumer demand; Adjusts treatment plant rate and coordinates to match demand requirements of the overall system; Performs laboratory analysis; gathers samples; and maintains lab instruments; Washes filters; Keeps records of operations; Maintains equipment (greasing, inspecting, and rebuilding equipment); Performs janitorial services (sweeping, mopping, cleaning areas; and taking out the trash); Enters data (such as lab results); Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of surface water treatment plant operations. Skill in working with computers and software related to the position. Skill in making math and chemical calculations. Ability to obtain City driving authorization. Ability to work with chemicals.

Physical Demands:

The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections, and walking.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Requires working any shift either day or night and working around machinery with chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school. Two (2) years of related work experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

Requires valid driver’s license. Requires (or obtains within 18 months of hire date) NC Grade C Surface Water Certification. Requires (or obtains within 3 years of hire date) NC Grade B Surface Water Certification. Requires (or obtains within 6 years of hire date) NC Grade A Surface Water Certification. City of Mount Holly Benefits All benefits are subject to change and are contingent on the annual approval of City Council. Full coverage health insurance equaling $751.15 monthly in value 50% dependent medical care coverage 401K – City contributes 5% regardless if employee contributes General Retirement – City contributes 13.64% $25,000 Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Vacation and sick time accrual based off of years served in NC retirement system 12 hours personal and/or parental leave given to hourly employees 13 days of holiday pay (including a floating holiday) One annual Grand Hall rental Longevity bonus based off years served in the State retirement system Free usage of city workout equipment Complimentary alternative medicine reimbursements up to $1,000 per plan year when enrolled in City’s health insurance Employee Assistance Program 50% off YMCA Membership Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester