Water Plant Operator I, II or III

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lexington is hiring Water Plant Operator I, II or III to operate and maintain our water treatment facility. This semi-skilled role involves safe, reliable plant operation and routine maintenance under varying certification levels.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC driver’s license, and certification requirements (Grade C/B/A depending on level) with timelines to obtain.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Two years of experience operating a water treatment plant.
• Three years of experience operating a water plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a water treatment plant.
• Work schedule includes on-call rotation and rotating shift; paid bi-weekly.

Job description

Water Plant Operator I, II or III

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $37,066 - $58,656 Annually plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 11/09/2026 3:15 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 11/30/2026

The Water Plant Operator I,II, or III position performs semi-skilled work in operating and maintaining a Water treatment plant.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator I

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Ability to obtain a Grade C Water certification within 12 months of employment

Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator II

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Two years of experience operating a water treatment plant
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Grade B Water certification

Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator III

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Three years of experience in operating a water plant
• Grade A Surface Water certification

Work Schedule
On-Call rotation, Rotating shift pattern. Paid bi-weekly.

Closing Date

This position will remain open until November 30th at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.