Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III, IV

City of Gastonia • Gastonia, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine technical and skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of Lead Operator. Plant operations occur 7 days per week on three shifts, employees are assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and methods used in wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of biology and chemistry as related to the specific treatment process.
• Ability to adjust pumps, chemical feed machines and other plant equipment.
• Ability to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to take accurate readings.
• Ability to keep routine records and to make mathematical computations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• On-the-job training is available to a successful candidate that does not have wastewater treatment plant operations experience.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
• Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• Drug screening and criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a NC grade I Biological Wastewater Operator certification required within 18 months of employment (for Operator I).
• Possession of a NC grade II Biological Wastewater Operator certification (for Operator II).
• Possession of a NC grade III Biological Wastewater Operator certification (for Operator III).
• Possession of a NC grade IV Biological Wastewater Operator certification (for Operator IV).

Responsibilities

• Monitors proper functioning of pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters, and chemical feeders making adjustments as necessary to maintain proper flow.
• Develops and implements system control methods to maintain required parameters.
• Conducts operation of computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions system (SCADA).
• Records readings of meters and indicators.
• Changes charts on recording meters and gauges; collects wastewater samples from designated points.
• Makes regular tour of plant and checks engines, generators, pumps, aerators, mixing basins, settling basins, digesters, filters, clarifiers, and other equipment for proper functioning; makes routine physical and chemical tests, recording results.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Makes process adjustments and notifies superiors of need for equipment repair.
• Maintains a safe work area.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
• We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity.
• The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED