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Water Plant Operator I, II, III

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City of Lexington

Lexington, NC (In Person)

$47,861 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Water Plant Operator
I, II, III
Type:
Full Time Salary/Pay Rate:
$37,066 - $58,656 Annually, plus excellent benefits
Posted Date:
05/18/2026 9:40 AM Deadline to
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06/08/2026 The Water Plant Operator
I,II,III
performs semi-skilled to difficult semi-skilled work in operating and maintaining a Water Treatment Plant . Check out the great benefits the City has to offer. 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 Monday, June 8th 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 make s 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.