Water Treatment Plant Operator
About The Position
This position operates and maintains treatment plant equipment, adjusts chemicals, and maintains buildings. Work involves operating and maintaining treatment plant equipment such as filters, pumps, chlorinators, air compressors, and electric motors; checking oil levels; troubleshooting equipment; performing standard chemical and physical process control tests; keeping records of operations; performing math/chemical calculations; and inspecting for safe/efficient operations of plant equipment. This position also conducts preventative maintenance around the plant, refilling chemicals, and interacting with contractors. The hourly rate for this position is as follows and is commensurate with experience and certification: NC Grade C Surface Water Certification - $24.00/hr. - 25.75/hr. NC Grade B Surface Water Certification - $25.55/hr. - 28.38/hr. NC Grade A Surface Water Certification - $29.58/hr.- 32.85/hr.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
- Two (2) years of related work experience.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain City driving permit.
- Requires NC Grade C Surface Water Certification (or obtain within 18 months of hire.)
- Requires NC Grade B Surface Water Certification (or obtain within three years of hire).
- Requires NC Grade A Surface Water Certification (or obtain within five years of hire.)
- Knowledge of math at appropriate level to perform job functions.
- Skill in using computers.
- Skill in using chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- Desires Physical Chemical I certification.
- Desires Maintenance I certification.
- Knowledge of surface treatment plan operations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operates and maintains treatment plant equipment such as filters, pumps, chlorinators, air compressors and electric motors; performs standard chemical and physical process control tests; checks oil levels/greases equipment; and obtains readings from equipment.
- Ensures efficient operations of plant equipment; maintains records of operations.
- Performs basic equipment troubleshooting.
- Drives and walks around the plant site and buildings; checks equipment; and operates forklift, tractor, City truck, and utility/golf cart.
- Performs basic maintenance around and inside the building.
- Checks SCADA; updates operator’s logbook; talks with other shifts and checks white board for any issues.
- Collects water samples and runs lab tests; performs math/chemical calculations; enters lab data; and documents chemical adjustments and equipment changes/failures.
- Handles chlorine delivery, maintenance, and changing out of cylinders.
- Interacts with contractors on site.
- Conducts safety inspections.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
