Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator

ZipRecruiter; Old Fort (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator for their facility in North Carolina. The role involves monitoring and maintaining water treatment operations, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring high standards of water quality. Candidates must possess relevant certification and demonstrate the ability to work independently, with various physical demands associated with the job.

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• Subject to random drug/alcohol testing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Check chemical levels and refill or replace containers.
• Run routine laboratory tests every two hours.
• Prepare daily reports on plant operations.

Skills

Understand oral and written instructions

Work without supervision

Detect equipment problems

Make independent decisions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A, B, or C water treatment plant operator certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY

BSGI is looking for an experienced Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator for our contract at the Bee Tree Reservoir in North Carolina. Accepting applications for all Class A, Class B, and Class C certified operators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Check chemical levels and refill or replace containers
• Check water levels and pump operations
• Run routine laboratory tests every two hours to determine proper chemical treatment
• Maintain plant records
• Observes and inspects plant quality of raw water and all plant equipment
• Collects water samples and sends/delivers them to Tarrant County Health Laboratory
• Maintains chemical feed pumps to ensure proper dosage of chemicals
• Backwash filters as required
• Must be capable of using push mower and tractor mower to maintain facility grounds
• Will be responsible for keeping buildings and work areas clean
• Will assist in minor maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Prepare daily reports on plant operations and controls
• Abilit to move 40 pound bags and 55 pound buckets of chemicals
• Will be subject to emergency call-outs as needed
• Must be available to work any shift either day or night as the Plant is a 24/7 facility
• Performs routine grounds and building maintenance

• Perform Class A/B/C Operator duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Subject to random drug/alcohol testing throughout employment
• Must have and maintain satisfactory driving record
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required or similar

• Class A or Class B or Class C water treatment plant operator certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Work without direct supervision
• Attend and understand technical courses
• Detect problems in equipment operations
• Make sound, independent, decisions requiring treatment plant operations

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job is performed in extreme cold and hot temperatures, working outdoors and in confined spaces. This position also has some exposure to chemicals and toxic waste hazards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.