Wastewater Plant Operator I: Hands-On Lab & Plant Tech

City-of-Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Goldsboro in North Carolina is seeking a semiskilled Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. You will perform operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties to ensure safe treatment of wastewater and proper disposal of waste materials.

Work may involve rotating shifts and on-call duties. Responsibilities include monitoring plant equipment, recording data, conducting standard lab tests, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with chemistry/biology coursework.
• At least 1 year of experience operating and maintaining wastewater equipment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater plant equipment and processes.
• Record data from meters, gauges and logs; maintain shift logs.
• Perform standard laboratory chemical and biological tests.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with major repairs.
• Assist with plant and facilities maintenance and upkeep.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Laboratory testing

Safety procedures

Data logging

Mechanical understanding

Tool use

Education

HS diploma or GED with chemistry/biology coursework

Job description

City of Goldsboro in North Carolina is seeking a semiskilled Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. You will perform operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties to ensure safe treatment of wastewater and proper disposal of waste materials.

Work may involve rotating shifts and on-call duties. Responsibilities include monitoring plant equipment, recording data, conducting standard lab tests, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with facility upkeep.