Plant Operator

Raleigh Water is seeking a skilled Plant Operator devoted to providing operational, technical and maintenance support for the City’s water treatment plants.

Every day, City of Raleigh employees are working behind the scenes in critical functions that serve our community. The team at Raleigh Water help make us a world‑class leader in sustainable water and wastewater service delivery. In fact, the city of Raleigh has the safest drinking water in the country.

Raleigh Water’s mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental and social vitality of our communities.

The WTP is a 24/7/365 operation. At times, Operator’s shift may fall on a holiday and will earn 2.5X OT pay.

• We pay for your training
  , professional classes, test, and CEU’s
• Growth Opportunities! Learn as you grow with On-the-Job Training (OJT) available as part of career development
• We’ve got you covered –
  Uniforms, safety shoes and tools provided
• A culture of continuous improvement
• Stability – You can’t outsource water
• Work-Life Balance! Work 16 days a month / 12‑hour shifts

• Paid Time Off
• Extra Pay! Receive 2.5x OT pay when you work on a holiday
• Over 2 weeks of vacation during your first year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• Additional leave, Birthday leave, Well-Being leave, Personal leave
• 16 Hour Service to others leave
• Low‑cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement (Pension):
  Start young and retire early!
• Optional supplemental retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Tuition assistance program
• Military friendly – use your GI Bill

This role will require an NC C‑Surface Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire. The hire w ill be required to provide a copy of their High School Diploma or GED to the certification board at the time of taking the test.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs visual, olfactory and auditory checks of assigned areas of the treatment plant to detect any failures of equipment and electronics; monitors and validates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) information; monitors chemical feeds, filter rates, reservoir levels and filter parameters; operates and makes equipment adjustments as needed
• Performs facility equipment inspections; monitors distribution tank levels; responds to plant equipment alarms and determines required corrective action; performs repairs and/or notifies appropriate maintenance personnel; notifies leader or supervisor of critical issues
• Performs, collects and/or reports sampling and laboratory analysis for process control and/or compliance reporting; monitors chemical levels within established parameters; verifies accuracy and reliability of data
• Receives and responds to briefings related to current plant status, safety, training and daily operating instructions; reviews SCADA for status; performs assigned operational and routine maintenance tasks
• Enters and maintains data in laboratory information management system; maintains daily logs and assignment‑related documentation
• Receives and monitors chemical deliveries and required tank capacity; maintains appropriate storage of chemicals and supplies; performs routine grounds maintenance and general maintenance of work areas; may haul, dump and load residuals, based on assignment
• Attend team meetings and safety training
• Works 12‑hour shifts with ability to work after hour emergencies as needed
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency;
No previous experience required

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• NC C‑Surface Certification, or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of…