Utilities Plant Operator - Water Treatment; R.W. Neilson Water Treatment Plant

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled trades work assisting mechanics in maintaining water treatment operations, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Senior Utilities Plant Operator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists senior plant operator with routine technical and responsible skilled work in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant and equipment.
• Makes regular tours of plant to check engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters and other equipment for proper functioning.
• Records readings from meters and instruments; performs specific laboratory tests.
• Reports defects to maintenance personnel.
• Substitutes for senior operator in his/her absence.
• Monitors water plant operations and distribution via SCADA.
• Adjusts chemical dosages under the direction of the senior operator.

Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws; thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment; general knowledge of water plant drawings and maps; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages;

ability to compute flows, volumes, weights from data; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This work requires occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms; frequently requires repetitive motions; occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; requires tactile, hearing among others; requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; visual inspection involving small defects and or small parts;

use of measuring devices; operating machines, motor vehicles or equipment; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, explosives, self‑contained breathing apparatus, blood borne pathogens, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, electrical shock, vibration; work generally in a loud noise location.

• Overtime is required and will supplement base salary.
• Ability to pass a validated job assessment skills test which will include math (minimum passing score 70%).
• Valid driver's license.

• Pass NC State B Surface Certification as per the City's operator policy.

This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard‑to‑fill and eligible for a one‑time sign‑on incentive. Please refer to the Hard‑To‑Fill Sign‑On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long‑Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston‑Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bu­nafide­ous occupational qualification exists.