Water Plant Operator I, II, III City of Lexington

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $37,066 – $58,656 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 07/24/2026 11:45 AM
• Final date to receive applications: 08/14/2026

The Water Plant Operator I,II,III performs semi-skilled work in operating and maintaining a Water Treatment Plant.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• Driver's license valid in NC and good driving record;
• Ability to work regularly;
• Achievement of a Grade C water treatment operator's license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade I wastewater treatment operator's license (Waste Plant Operator) within 18 months.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• Demonstrable skills equivalent to two years’ experience operating a water or wastewater treatment plant;;
• Driver's license valid in NC and good driving record;
• Ability to work regularly;
• Possession of a Grade C water treatment operator's license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade II wastewater treatment operator's license (Waste Plant Operator).

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• Driver's license valid in NC and good driving record;
• Demonstrable skills equivalent to three years’ experience in operating a water or wastewater treatment plant;
• Ability to work regularly;
• Possession of a Grade B water treatment operator's license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade IV wastewater treatment operator's license (Waste Plant Operator).

Work Schedule 40 hours per week. On-Call rotation. Rotating 12-hour shift pattern. Paid bi-weekly.

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.