Night-Shift Wastewater Plant Operator – Protect Health

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh Water is seeking a Plant Operator for the night shift (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility to operate, monitor, and maintain complex treatment systems ensuring safe and compliant wastewater processing.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, conducting laboratory analyses, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating with maintenance and lab staff to keep plant operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• No prior wastewater treatment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment systems, including pumps, motors, valves, electrical equipment, and process control systems, to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.
• Monitor plant performance through visual inspections, gauges, meters, instrumentation, and SCADA system; evaluate process conditions and make operational adjustments as needed.
• Inspect plant equipment, monitor tank and chemical levels, respond to alarms, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain continuous operations.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs; identify, document, and report equipment malfunctions or critical issues requiring maintenance support.
• Collect process samples, perform laboratory analyses, interpret results, and adjust treatment processes to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Receive, inspect, and manage chemical deliveries; monitor chemical inventories and ensure the safe storage, handling, and use of treatment chemicals.
• Maintain accurate operational records by entering data into the LIMS, completing daily logs, documenting inspections, and preparing required operational reports.
• Receive shift briefings, review current plant operating conditions, and complete assigned operational, maintenance, and housekeeping activities, including grounds maintenance and residuals handling.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance technicians, laboratory personnel, and land management staff to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.
• Participate in team meetings, safety training, and professional development activities while following all applicable safety policies, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Protect public health and the environment by ensuring wastewater and biosolids are treated, processed, and managed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Raleigh Water is seeking a Plant Operator for the night shift (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility to operate, monitor, and maintain complex treatment systems ensuring safe and compliant wastewater processing.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, conducting laboratory analyses, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating with maintenance and lab staff to keep plant operations running smoothly.