Water Treatment Plant Operator - Shift Position

The mission of the Johnston County Public Utilities Department is to provide citizens of Johnston County efficient, affordable, and friendly services of water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, reclaimed water, stormwater management.

We are actively hiring for a Water Plant Operator.

This position is a 12:00 AM (midnight) to 12:00 PM (noon) shift. Must be available to work every other weekend and various holidays.

Water treatment plant and system operators treat contaminated water so that it is safe to drink. Pumped from wells, rivers, streams, and reservoirs to water treatment plants, water then undergoes a series of processes that remove or destroy harmful materials and microorganisms. System operators ensure that the purification process goes smoothly and efficiently. To do this, water treatment plant and system operators control high-tech equipment, such as control pumps, valves, and computers that move the water through the numerous treatment processes.

Operators are responsible for testing the water at various stages of treatment; interpreting and adjusting meters and gauges; and performing chemical and biological laboratory analyses. Advanced computer technology has provided operators with a valuable tool in monitoring equipment, testing the water for harmful materials, and troubleshooting problems in the treatment process. Water treatment plant and system operators must follow the water pollution standards set by the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

In the Clean Water Act, the federal government strictly controls the discharge of pollutants in the water supply. The Safe Drinking Water Act sets standards for drinking water. Because new contaminants are added to the prohibitions on a regular basis, operators must be familiar with all federal and local regulations, laws, and standards regarding the quality of drinking water.

Pay is dependent upon experience and increases with certification.

• Operates all equipment necessary to regulate the flow of water through hydropower and water treatment plant processes, including (but not limited to) those related to conventional treatment (with ozone disinfection) and management of residuals generated from such processes in order to meet production requirements and drinking water quality standards. Uses a plant supervisory control and data acquisition as an operating tool.
• Computes chemical dosages and adjusts chemical feeders.
• Monitors and controls the water supply, transmission and storage systems through a supervisory control and data acquisition system, and analyzes and acts accordingly to control flow through various transmission and distribution facilities or to take other actions as required.
• Monitors operation of membrane treatment facilities, shuts down such facilities as necessary.
• Performs such records and report functions as maintaining a log of plant operations, test results, maintenance work performed, and unusual operating conditions; works with computer equipment to maintain data base files and generate reports; makes periodic inspections and prepares reports as required.
• Performs a variety of laboratory tests to determine plant process performance and compliance with water quality regulations.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in clean condition.
• Orders operating supplies and chemicals as needed and assists in the safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
• Takes regular inventories of chemicals and other supplies used during the operation of water facilities.
• Works with hazardous chemicals relating to water treatment.
• Receives training and responds to hazardous chemical spill events and District facilities.
• Makes equipment adjustments, lubrications and minor repairs.
• Participates in major plant repairs.
• Learns and…