2nd SHIFT (TUES-SAT) WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE, I, II, OR IV- $2000 SIGNING BONUS bei Town of Mooresville, NC
Town of Mooresville, NC · Mooresville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
Performs entry level operational, laboratory, and maintenance functions in a water and/or wastewater treatment plant.
Position Duties
An employee in this class performs a variety of entry level operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties designed to produce safe treatment of potable water, and disposal of domestic and commercial waste materials. Work is performed on an assigned or rotating shift. Work includes monitoring the plant’s operation through observation, mechanical readings and the results of standard chemical and biological tests and to make necessary adjustments in the process as conditions or test results dictate. Other duties include performing standard laboratory duties and tests and assisting with plant and facilities maintenance. Work also includes substantial record keeping or work activities.
Employees are subject to hazards associated with wastewater and plant operations including working both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, working in small spaces such as sewer pipes, and oils. Workers may be required to wear respirators when working around chlorine tanks. Work around wastewater is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed by observation, conference, and reviewing records for adherence to operations standards, instructions, and safety practices.
Minimum Qualifications
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 preventative 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 maintenance including cleaning, and painting.
Orders parts and supplies using the requisition system.
Collects water and wastewater samples.
Performs related duties as required.
Other Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and six months to one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Employee must obtain Water Operator’s Grade C certificate from the state within one year.
High School Diploma or GED and one to two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, preferably in a water treatment plant; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Requires grade C water certification.
WTP OPERATOR II:High School Diploma or GED and two to six years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
NC Water Operator’s Grade B Certificate
WTP OPERATOR IV:High School Diploma or GED and three to eight years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
NC Water Operator’s Grade A Certificate
