Wastewater Operator I or II

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This range is provided by City of High Point. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$21.94/hr - $28.11/hr

$21.94 - $28.11

Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

• Integrity:
  Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership:
  Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

The Wastewater Operator I or II performs skilled and technical work in the operation and maintenance of a computer‑controlled wastewater treatment plant. Duties include monitoring and adjusting plant processes, operating SCADA systems, collecting and analyzing samples, performing minor equipment repairs, and maintaining facility cleanliness and safety. This entry‑level role offers on‑the‑job training and involves both technical and hands‑on work to ensure the safe and efficient treatment of wastewater in compliance with regulatory standards.

The position reports to the Plant Supervisor.

• Makes regular tours of plant, which requires a considerable amount of climbing of stairs and walking, to inspect process operations including bar screens, mixers, valves, pumps, aerators, settling basins, filters, clarifiers, effluent filters, blowers, pressure gauges, etc., for proper functioning;
• Records instrument readings in laboratory and throughout the plant, makes necessary adjustments including opening or closing valves and switching process equipment on or off;
• Collect samples as required and run required laboratory analysis which includes calibrating and operating the instrumentation used in the analysis;
• Operate complex computer controlled equipment;
• Cleans pumps, motors and other equipment;
• Reports defects to proper personnel;
• Operates skid steer and other equipment as required;
• Performs minor maintenance activities (PM’s, repairs, replace light bulbs, vehicle clean up);
• Assists in cleaning different units of treatment, buildings, and other odd jobs as needed and maintains grounds as necessary;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies;
• Entry Level Position – On‑the‑job training approximately 6 months.

• All of the above plus;
• Assists with on‑the‑job training of Wastewater Operator I new hires;
• Maintains various recordkeeping and reporting forms;
• Must have a Grade III NC Wastewater Operator Certification;
• Must have a minimum of four years actual operating experience at a Grade IV…