Wastewater Operator Grade 2 through 4

Old North State Water Co, Inc; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Old North State Water Company is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator in Jacksonville, NC to manage wastewater treatment processes and sludge handling at the local plant. The role involves monitoring equipment, adjusting controls, and ensuring safe, compliant operation of all treatment systems.

The operator will read meters and test results, respond to fluctuations in flow, and operate pumps and generators to maintain smooth plant performance. On-site work in a municipal facility is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater treatment operations preferred.
• Ability to read meters, gauges, and test results to determine load requirements.
• Familiarity with safe handling of wastewater and adherence to plant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors SCADA control panels and adjusts valves/gates to regulate flow.
• Observes operating conditions and interprets readings to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control wastewater flow and processing.

Skills

SCADA operation

Plant monitoring

Preventive maintenance

Tools

SCADA software

Flow meters

Job description

Old North State Water Company is looking for a Wastewater Plant Operator for our Jacksonville, NC location. The operator will be responsible for wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in the wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of wastewater by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors SCADA control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of wastewater,
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine load requirements,
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through