Water Plant Operator I, II or III

Lexington, North Carolina; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a Water Plant Operator I, II, or III to operate and maintain a municipal water treatment plant. The role requires a valid NC driver’s license and the ability to obtain Grade C Water certification within 12 months.

Candidates should have two to three years of experience operating water treatment facilities and may work a on-call rotating shift. The City emphasizes equal employment opportunity and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating a water treatment plant.
• Three years of experience operating a water plant.
• Ability to obtain a Grade C Water certification within 12 months of employment.
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state license with NC eligibility within sixty days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a water treatment plant.
• Participate in on-call rotation and rotating shift pattern.
• Ensure compliance with City policies and pre-employment screenings.

Skills

Water plant ops

Grade A cert

NC driver license

C cert within 12 months

Job description

• 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 WaterPlant 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.

• 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
• 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
• 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

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.

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