Treatment Plant Operator Apprentice

Orange Water And Sewer Authority; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical & dental

Dependent coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Cell phone stipend

Uniforms provided

Shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Orange Water And Sewer Authority invites candidates to join its one-year Apprenticeship Program for Water or Wastewater Plant Operators. The program combines on-the-job training, mentorship, and classroom instruction to prepare for professional certifications in the water or wastewater field.

Apprentices commit to a 40-hour work week as temporary employees. Upon completion, you will be prepared to become a certified operator in a water or wastewater system, though OWASA does not guarantee

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a HS diploma or GED.
• Valid NC Driver's License.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow safety rules.
• Open to feedback and learning from mentors.
• Ability to frequently exert up to 50+ pounds.
• Successful completion of drug screen, physical, background check, and apprenticeship agreement.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliability

Punctuality

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking individuals interested in acquiring training, skills, and certifications as a Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This opportunity prepares individualsfor a rewarding career in the water or wastewater industry. Thisone-year program consists of on-the-job training, mentorship, and classroom instruction resulting in preparation for professional certifications in the water or wastewater field.

While in the program, apprentices commit to a 40-hour weekly schedule and are considered a temporary employee. The expectation is once the program is complete, the apprentice will be certified as anoperator in either a water or wastewater system and have knowledge, skills, and abilities to thrive as an industry professional. Completion of the Apprenticeship program does not guarantee a full-time position with OWASA.

Qualifications/Requirements include:

• 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
• Valid NC Driver’s License
• Reliably, punctuality, and a readiness to follow safety rules
• An open attitude toward receiving feedback and learning from experienced mentors
• Ability to frequently exert up to 50+ pounds
• Successful completion of drug screen, physical, background check, and apprenticeship agreement

Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include:

• Salary is $24.49 per hour
• Participation in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer paid medical and dental for Apprentice: dependent coverage available with premium cost share

• 12 paid Holidays
• Monthly vacation and sick leave
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Employer provided uniforms
• Safety shoe reimbursement

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. Come learn from our awesome team. OWASA provides competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.