Job Description
The purpose of this position is to collect and analyze water samples, report the results to the appropriate personnel, and upload sample data to the state.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collects, tests, and provides analysis on water samples. Responds to customer inquiries or complaints. Performs checks on chlorine residual and documents findings at assigned locations. Completes analysis and reports and documents information from water samples. Maintains, calibrates, and cleans all necessary testing equipment. Performs daily Wet Lab Analysis which include pH, Alkalinity, Carbon Dioxide, Manganese, Iron, Phosphate, True and Apparent Color, Temperature, Hardness, Fluoride, and Bacteria analysis, Calcium and Conductivity, for Finished, Filtered, Settled, and Raw water for Hillgrove Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Coddle Creek Water Treatment Plant (WTP). Follow procedures and formula calculations. Perform proficiency testing so that the Lab may remain certified for specific Analysis, such as Colilert, Simplate, Alkalinity, pH, Chlorine, Total Suspended Solids, and Turbidity. Performs waste water lagoon samples, runs analysis for total Suspended Solids, Total Chlorine, Turbidity, fluoride, phosphate, total Nitrogen, metals, BIO and pH. Recording of results on proper forms to be used for submission to state regulatory agency. Supplemental Functions:
Ø Performs other similar duties as required. Job Specifications and Qualifications:
Knowledge:
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; Utility Services principles and practices; Water Treatment Facility principles and practices Equipment and tools of the trade. Licensing and Certifications:
Valid North Carolina Driver's License; North Carolina Grade C Water Treatment Facility Operator's Certification preferred Possession of Process Control Chemistry Certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Failure to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire may result in termination. Possession of Fecal and Total Coliforms Certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Failure to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire may result in termination PLEASE NOTE
Applicants must meet the City's criteria for an acceptable driving record. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking. Medium Work:
Exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.
