Utilities Plant Operator - Muddy Creek

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winston-Salem is seeking a qualified individual to operate and maintain sewage treatment plant equipment. This role involves monitoring equipment performance, conducting laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid Driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Grade II Wastewater Operator certificate.

Benefits

Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive

Eligible for overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in operation and maintenance of machinery at a sewage treatment plant required.
• Valid Driver License and Grade II Wastewater Operator certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains sewage treatment plant equipment.
• Conducts laboratory tests and records readings.
• Makes minor/emergency repairs and checks equipment functionality.

Skills

Maintenance of machinery

Laboratory tests

Repair skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Under immediate supervision performs routine technical and responsible skilled work in the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plant equipment.

• Makes regular tours of plant and checks engines, generators, pumps, aerators, settling tanks, digesters, filters, clarifiers and other equipment for proper functioning.
• Records readings from meters and blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
• Bleeds gas liners.
• Collects samples of raw sewage, primary treatment effluent and grit for laboratory analysis; performs specific laboratory tests.
• Skims grease from settling tanks; pumps sludge; cleans bar screens; disposes of sand, trash, and rags; cleans and services pumps, motors and other equipment.
• Makes minor or emergency repairs.
• Reports defects to maintenance personnel; substitutes for senior operator in his/her absence.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and some experience in operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment in a sewage treatment plant.

Must have a valid Driver License. Possession or ability to obtain a valid Grade II Wastewater Operator certificate from the State of North Carolina required. Shift work required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Reasonable accommodations may substitute for physical requirements listed): Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. and maneuver up to 1 mile; must be able to operate light and medium equipment; work with large and small objects. This position will work outdoors and may be exposed to changing weather, adverse smells and sights, loud sounds and repetitive operations.

This position is NON-EXEMPT and is eligible for OVERTIME.

Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive

This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.