Water Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of or ability to learn and implement the County’s CMMS software (CityWorks).
• Working knowledge of the operation and cleaning of a water treatment plant and distribution system equipment and facilities.
• Working knowledge of the techniques, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment, including large capacity pumps, motors, valves, gear boxes, compressors, generators, etc.
• Working knowledge of safety rules, codes and regulations pertaining to the work.
• Working knowledge of the methods and precautions in storing and handling sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, Ferric chloride and other hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain, adjust and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ability to give and follow oral and written instruction; communicate effectively.
• Must be able to perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity necessary to inspect schematic drawings, prepare and analyze figures and data, perform extensive reading and operate a computer terminal, laptop computer or mobile tablet.
• The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to use power tools and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment and enter confined spaces.
• High school diploma or its equivalent, plus specialized training (recent acceptable formal courses of instruction) in water treatment and plant operations.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Possession of C-Surface Operator certification by the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment required.
• Possession of North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of Maintenance Technologist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance tasks at the 18 MGD Timothy G.Broome Water Treatment Plant.
• Complete work and documents work completed with a computerized construction management and maintenance software (CMMS).
• Maintains asset inventory, condition and repair records in CMMS.
• Schedules and performs basic maintenance (including preventative) and troubleshoots a variety of electrical equipment related to pumping systems, including motors, manual and automatic control centers, panel- boards and switch indicators and remote control equipment; troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on electric motors, as required.
• Removes, repairs and completely overhauls pumps, motors, gear drives, screens, chemical feed pumps, filters valves, blowers and other types of equipment related to water treatment plants and pumping facilities.
• Operates all equipment necessary to regulate the flow of water through water treatment plant processes.
• Responsible for testing water at various stages of treatment; interpreting and adjusting meters and gauges; performing chemical and biological laboratory analysis; completing records and maintaining plant operation logs.
• Operates various trucks and other equipment to complete preventative maintenance and repairs, including forklifts and dump trucks.
• Utilizes a variety of mechanical, welding, plumbing and machinists’ tools to fabricate, rebuild, strengthen and maintain various parts and pieces of plant equipment.
• Orders supplies and materials as required for completion of various work assignments; prepares and maintains related documents and records.
• Interprets performance data, evaluates testing data and performance, and maintains performance data records and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Performs routine housekeeping chores inside and outside the plant and conducts regular site safety inspections.
• Performs duties as a Water Treatment Plant Operator.
• Occasionally fills-in for water treatment plant shift operator (noon to midnight or midnight to noon).
• Performs call back work and standby duty on a rotating basis as required; hours may include holidays, evenings, weekends and split shifts.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.