Aspiring Wastewater Treatment Operator Trainee

CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elizabeth City seeks a trainee Water Treatment Plant Operator to learn the proper treatment of water to meet federal, state and local regulations. This role operates under close supervision and follows established procedures.

You will assist with plant operations, take samples, run routine tests, maintain records, and help with maintenance tasks while pursuing a Class C Water Treatment Plant Operators certificate and maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Class C Water Treatment Plant Operators certificate.
• Valid state driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Learns to operate a wastewater treatment plant; taking samples; performing routine tests; helping to ensure proper plant operation; maintaining records and files.
• Makes regular inspection of plant and equipment to ascertain that it is in proper operation at all times.
• Collects samples for testing; performs tests relating to plant operations.
• Checks all plant equipment and biological and chemical systems for proper operation and takes necessary corrective actions.
• Reads meters, gauges and dials and keeps logs of readings.
• Reports needs for equipment repairs.
• Back washes filters; fills chemical feeder hoppers.
• Performs minor plant maintenance, grounds keeping and housekeeping duties.
• Performs basic laboratory tests.
• Documents and records all readings on meters and pumps.
• Performs related work as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class C Water Treatment Plant Operators certificate

Job description

The City of Elizabeth City seeks a trainee Water Treatment Plant Operator to learn the proper treatment of water to meet federal, state and local regulations. This role operates under close supervision and follows established procedures.

You will assist with plant operations, take samples, run routine tests, maintain records, and help with maintenance tasks while pursuing a Class C Water Treatment Plant Operators certificate and maintaining a valid driver’s license.