Water Plant Operator Trainee

City of Elizabeth City; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elizabeth City is seeking a trainee to operate a water treatment plant under close supervision. The role involves learning plant processes, taking samples, and performing routine tests while maintaining accurate records.

You will support daily plant operations, inspect equipment, and assist with maintenance tasks as needed in a training capacity at the municipal facility.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED with one year of college-equivalent training.
• Willingness to learn under close supervision and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learns to operate a water treatment plant and takes samples.
• Performs routine tests and maintains plant records.
• Inspects plant and equipment and reports issues.
• Collects samples for testing and monitors plant operations.
• Back washes filters and fills chemical feeder hoppers.
• Performs minor maintenance and housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Water treatment ops

Sampling

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The purpose of this job is to operate a water treatment plant in a training capacity. This position works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Learns to operate a water treatment plant; takes samples; performs routine tests; helps to ensure proper plant operation; maintains records and files.
• Makes regular inspection of plant and equipment to ascertain that it is always in proper operation.
• Collects samples for testing; performs tests relating to plant operations.
• Checks all plant equipment and biological and chemical systems for proper operation and takes necessary corrective actions.
• Makes changes in plant process as necessary to improve plant efficiency.
• Reads meters, gauges and dials and keeps logs of readings.
• Reports needs for equipment repairs.
• Back washes filters; fills chemical feeder hoppers.
• Performs minor plant maintenance, grounds keeping and housekeeping duties.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
  • Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
  • Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Ability to obtain a Class C Water Treatment Plant Operators Certificate.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Elizabeth City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Education And Experience & Special Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.

The City of Elizabeth City provides outstanding compensation and benefits for its employees. To read more about the benefits, visit our City page.