Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Anson County; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson County is seeking a candidate for the Wastewater Treatment Plant position which will involve operational and maintenance duties for safe waste disposal. The role requires monitoring plant operations, record keeping, and may include weekend and holiday shifts. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED along with the ability to maintain machinery and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant preferred.
• Certified as a Grade I Wastewater Operator within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties for waste disposal.
• Monitor the plant's operation and make necessary adjustments.
• Assist with maintenance and keep records of work activities.

Skills

Operation of machinery

Record keeping

Monitoring plant operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Salary Grade 60 Range: $33,453 - $35,124

General Description of Duties

Performs a variety of operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties designed to provide safe disposal of domestic and commercial waste materials. Work includes monitoring the plant’s operation through observation, mechanical readings and the results of standard chemical and biological tests to make necessary adjustments in the process as conditions or test results dictate. Other duties include assisting with plant and facilities maintenance and substantial record keeping of work activities. Employees are subject to hazards associated with plant operations including working both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases and poor ventilation. Workers may be required to wear respirators when working around chemical tanks.

Application Process:

Submit an online Anson County application to:

High school diploma or GED. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license. Experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant preferred.Certified as a Grade I Wastewater Operator within 1 year of hire.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands:Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including computers, calculators, radios, typewriters, compactors, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push or otherwise move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to read gauges, dials, and observe moving parts of machines, and to record and review written records.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 7 day-a-week operation that will require weekend, holiday and variable shift hours. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check required.

Category Wastewater Treatment Plant Status Open Salary Salary Grade 60 Range: $33,453 - $35,124 Posted December 9, 2024 Closing Open Until Filled