Water Operator - Mebane, NC (Orange-Alamance

CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Summary

This person will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and supervision of water distribution and water treatment.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains water distribution system including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and equipment

Perform sample collection, preparation, and laboratory testing

Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed reporting

Ensures completion of work assignments within specified deadlines and in compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures

Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment, trouble-shooting malfunctions, and monitoring of water operations

Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure

Performs facility grounds maintenance including cleaning equipment and tanks

Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks

Performs other related duties as directed

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Current NC Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification appropriate for the facility (preferred) Class B Surface

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in water treatment plant operations

Knowledge of drinking water regulations and compliance requirements

Ability to document operations and complete regulatory reports accurately

Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records required

Experience with in a water treatment environment

Ability to work independently

Strong attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requires the ability to read, write, compile, and analyze data and reports daily

Ability to monitor control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper plant operation

Must be available to work weekends, overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed