Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (Sewer Plant)

City of Rockingham; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NCRWA in North Carolina is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee to support daily operations under close supervision. You will perform plant inspections, collect samples, and help compile data for state and federal reporting.

Responsibilities include learning basic laboratory tests, assisting with minor repairs, and maintaining logs. Requires a high school diploma with chemistry, biology, and math coursework, a valid NC driver’s license, and the ability to obtain Grade I

Qualifications

• High school diploma with chemistry, biology and math coursework.
• Willingness to learn basic laboratory tests and operator procedures.
• Must obtain Grade I Wastewater Operator’s Certificate within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine operation and inspections of wastewater plant, lift stations and related facilities.
• Collect samples and keep data logs for state and federal authorities.
• Assist in minor equipment repairs and read meters/gauges.

Skills

Basic wastewater knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma in chemistry/biology/math

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (Sewer Plant)

This position works under immediate supervision, performing routine tasks in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and related facilities. Duties include regular inspections of wastewater treatment plant, facilities, and lift stations to ascertain that they are in proper operating condition. Other duties include collection samples for laboratory tests, preparing and collecting data to be submitted to state and federal authorities; assisting in minor repairs to equipment; and reading meters, gauges, dials and keeping logs of such readings.

Some knowledge of wastewater treatment principles and operating practices preferred. Ability to learn to perform basic laboratory tests and acquire working knowledge of federal, state and local laws relating to wastewater. Graduation from standard high school with courses in chemistry, biology, math. Requires light to moderate physical activity and exposure to varied weather conditions. Work hours are Mon-Fri 6:45 to 3:45 and will be required to take call rotating with four other operators. Must possess valid NC driver’s license. Must be able to obtain Grade “I” Wastewater Operator’s Certificate within 18 mos.