Wastewater Plant Lead Operator

City of Burlington NC • Haw River, NC

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant. Key responsibilities include conducting hourly rounds, maintaining accurate records, performing tests, documenting, and/or repairing any noted malfunctions, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, sampling, and performing related wastewater treatment plant tasks. This employee is expected to make decisions in response to operational problems, and report more difficult problems to the Wastewater Plant Superintendent.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency supplemented with additional vocational training in wastewater, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, mechanics or electronics.
• Minimum Five (5) years experience in wastewater treatment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• North Carolina Grade III Wastewater Certificate; Grade IV preferred.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Possesses a solid understanding of the operating characteristics and maintenance needs of a wastewater treatment plant
• Familiar with State and Federal wastewater treatment regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards
• Understands the occupational hazards inherent in wastewater treatment work and consistently follows safety protocols
• Skilled in conducting routine wastewater tests, accurately reading meters and charts, and recording results with precision

Nice To Haves

• Grade IV Wastewater Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular plant tours, ensuring the proper operation of bar screens, grit collectors, engines, generators, pumps, aerators, settling tanks, filters, clarifiers, and other equipment
• Records and monitors readings from meters and instruments
• Adjusts and regulates motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and equipment to adapt to changing operating conditions
• Collects effluent samples for laboratory analysis and performs routine tests
• Applies chemicals and monitors their effect on plant operations
• Skims floatables from settling tanks, cleans bar screens, and disposes of waste like sand and trash
• Washes basins and cleans clarifiers to maintain optimal operation
• Ensures the upkeep of plant building and surrounding grounds
• Performs minor and emergency repairs, assisting plant maintenance staff as needed
• Carries out preventive maintenance tasks assigned by the plant's card system
• Provides assistance to customers, answers phones, and responds to inquiries as necessary
• Performs other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

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