Utilities Waste Water Plant Operator

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical and skilled work in the operation and minor maintenance of wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and associated facilities. Work involves collecting wastewater lab samples and performing required analyses and tests; checking wastewater treatment plant chlorinators and other machines; and reading meters, gauges and dials. Employee is responsible for maintaining wastewater records of readings, making adjustments and maintaining equipment and fixtures as required, and maintaining accurate records.

Shift work required.

• Monitors the performance of mechanical devices and instrumentation in the wastewater and water treatment plant; checks for proper calibration, proper positioning of controls, and ensures efficient and proper operation of equipment.
• Monitors and maintains proper surveillance of plant processes, equipment and controls to ensure efficient operation of the plant, lift stations, wells and water storage tanks.
• Collects water and wastewater samples, and performs lab tests; checks water storage tanks and lift stations, chlorinators and chemical feed discharges; reads meters, gauges and dials, and maintains reports of findings.
• Analyzes water for pH, D.O., color, chlorine and other required tests; checks water levels, finished water flow through pressure‑reducing stations from the water treatment plant, and performs various other operational checks.
• Monitors process variables, making changes as determined by flow, controls, instrumentation analysis, calculations and visual observations; checks calibration of equipment; adds chemicals; monitors and participates in shut‑downs and start‑ups of equipment as directed.
• Performs regular inspections of plant, facilities and supporting equipment, including lift stations, water pressure stations, pressure field stations, water well and storage facilities, to ensure proper operating condition at all times; maintains detailed records of findings.
• Monitors well meters, and records daily consumption of ground water.
• Obtains chemical supplies from storage sites and transports to plant and/or well sites; prepares chemical for use; refills chemical supplies as needed.
• Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Performs various housekeeping, grounds and equipment maintenance functions.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Graduation from high school and 1 to 2 years of experience in wastewater operations; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Possession of a grade II Biological Wastewater certification and a Spray Irrigation certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources within 2 years of employment.