Water System Operator I, II, or III en Moore County, NC

About the Department

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The purpose of this classification is to operate and maintain a well system and/or water treatment facility to produce a safe, aesthetically pleasing drinking water for customers through essential functions such as: checks and maintains well production; checks and maintains chemical feed system; monitors and adjusts chemical feed residual; refills chemical containers; restocks wells with chemicals; collects routine compliance samples of BT, lead, copper, etc.; performs chemical analysis in the field; performs routine maintenance on pumps and motors; makes necessary repairs on well plumbing; performs routine and seasonal well house maintenance; maintains water levels and freshness of ground water storage tanks; maintains ground water storage tanks; maintains high service pumps in ground storage; prepares reports on physical tests and chemical analysis; uses tablet to record data; checks pump station for proper operation of pumps and meters and for water quality; monitors and cleans facility and equipment; monitors Andover System; calibrates and maintains analytical equipment; maintains cleanliness and operation of assigned vehicle; maintains safety equipment; assists Fire Department in flushing programs; exercises valves in distribution system; handles customer complaints; completes work orders for water quality issues; performs after hours "on call" duties; may be designated to serve as Backup ORC; performs other related duties as required.

Position Duties

• Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema plan, includes judging whether readily observable function, structural, or compositional characteristics are similar or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures, or routines
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures, and standards
• Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form, involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and C-Well Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 24 months of employment

Other Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license 
***This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug screens

This is medium to heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.