Night-Shift Wastewater Plant Operator

Union County, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County, NC is seeking Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators at multiple levels to assist in daily plant operations, learn from experienced staff, and monitor SCADA data and treatment processes. Duties include sampling, testing, rounds, logging, and basic maintenance while following safety rules.

Requires a High School diploma or GED and NC certifications, with timelines for Grade I–IV. The position offers progression through Operator I–IV levels with stated pay scales.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• NC Grade I certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Must obtain NC Grade II certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring plant processes and equipment.
• Collect samples, perform tests, and analyze process control data.
• Monitor SCADA data and adjust flows and chemical feed rates.
• Record operational data, complete rounds, and maintain logs.
• Support maintenance staff during shutdowns and startups.
• Follow safety rules and SOPs.

Skills

Driver's License

Safety awareness

Reading SOPs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NC Grade I Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification

NC Grade II Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification

Job description

Union County, NC is seeking Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators at multiple levels to assist in daily plant operations, learn from experienced staff, and monitor SCADA data and treatment processes. Duties include sampling, testing, rounds, logging, and basic maintenance while following safety rules.

Requires a High School diploma or GED and NC certifications, with timelines for Grade I–IV. The position offers progression through Operator I–IV levels with stated pay scales.