Wastewater Plant Operator I

City of Burlington NC • Haw River, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Burlington is seeking a Wastewater Operator I to monitor and operate the City's wastewater treatment plant. The East Burlington WWTP, established in 1959 and upgraded in 1993, treats up to 12 million gallons per day of domestic and industrial sewage using a biological process. Treated water is disinfected and dechlorinated before discharge into the Haw River, and the removed organic matter (biosolids) is treated for use as a soil conditioner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency supplemented with additional vocation training in mechanics, electronics, or chemistry and some experience in wastewater treatment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Must be able to acquire a grade 1 Wastewater certificate within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of operating characteristics and maintenance needs of wastewater treatment plants.
• Knowledge of state and federal wastewater treatment rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in wastewater operations.
• Proficient in conducting routine wastewater tests, accurately reading meters, SCADA systems, and charts, and recording results.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular tours of the plant to ensure optimal functioning of bar screens, grit collector, engines, generators, pumps, aerators, settling tanks, filters, clarifiers, cooling systems, water filters, and other equipment.
• Records readings from SCADA, meters, and instruments to ensure accurate data collection.
• Adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and apparatus based on dynamic plant conditions.
• Applies chemicals and monitors their effects on plant operations to maintain system stability.
• Collects state and process control samples for lab analysis and conducts routine tests to monitor treatment efficiency.
• Skims floatables from settling tanks, cleans bar screens, disposes of sand and debris, and washes basins and clarifiers for optimal plant performance.
• Assists Lead Operators with minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks as required.
• Answers calls, addresses inquiries, and provides responsive customer service as needed.
• Performs all necessary wastewater and plant duties to maintain seamless operations and plant integrity.

What This Job Offers

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