Wastewater Plant Chief Operator City of Lexington

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $52,790 - $65,998 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 07/24/2026 10:50 AM
• Final date to receive applications: 08/14/2026

The Wastewater Plant Chief Operator performs difficult semi-skilled work in overseeing and leading the daily operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. for the Wastewater Department.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver's license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Five years of experience in operating a wastewater treatment plant
• Grade IV Biological Wastewater certification
• Ability to obtain appropriate certification(s) within 12 months of employment to serve as dedicated ORC(s)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Paid bi-weekly.

This position will remain Open Until Friday, August 14th 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 Citymakesemployment 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 serviceor veteran status,genetic information, or any other classification protected byapplicablefederal, state, and local laws and ordinances.