Water Quality Technician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority invites applications for a position focused on collecting samples of drinking water and wastewater and monitoring water quality in the distribution system. The role requires strict adherence to monitoring procedures, GPS data collection, and coordination with labs for compliance testing.

The incumbent will participate in an on-call rotation with a 30-minute response window and maintain detailed records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of work experience in water quality or related field preferred.
• C Distribution license is preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• On-Call rotation requires a 30-minute response time.

Responsibilities

• Obtain water and wastewater samples per established procedures.
• Transport samples to the lab for testing and compliance.
• Activate new lines and test flow, pressure, and flushing programs.
• Collect GPS data using Trimble GPS devices.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with investigations of customer concerns.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GIS

CAD maps

Job description

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Job Summary

Incumbents in this position are responsible for assisting in the collection of samples and the monitoring of public drinking water and wastewater for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. This position is assigned to pay grade G13.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtains samples of the drinking water and wastewater in the distribution/collection system in strict accordance with established monitoring procedures.
• Transports samples to the lab for testing for state compliance and for special projects.
• Samples new lines for activation and activates new lines.
• Conducts flow tests, pressure surveys, and an annual flushing program.
• Collects GPS data utilizing the Trimble GPS device.
• Disables water main for emergencies or for work on distribution system, restores water, flushes lines, and collects sample for analysis after restoring water to customers.
• Assists with investigating customer complaints by collecting samples, reporting findings to the supervisor, and recommending appropriate action to remedy customer concerns.
• Maintains detailed records of investigations and maintenance assignments.
• Directs the path of contaminated water flow during system flushing by following directions from a supervisoror system ORC.
• Chooses the appropriate hydrant and/or valve in order to ensure water quality during scheduled maintenance and emergency repair so as to contain and properly flush any water contaminants.
• Assists with providing instructions to construction crews in disinfecting newly installed water mains through appropriate use of chlorine, flow direction, and discharges into the collection system.
• Using GIS and CAD maps, blueprints and knowledge of the distribution system configuration in order to locate problem areas for implementation of flushing programs and notifies supervisor of any mapping inaccuracies.
• Responds to emergency and other operation situations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as directed.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) Months of work experience in water quality or any related work field.
• C Distribution license is preferred.
• Valid State of North Carolina driver's license is required.
• This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.

Other Requirements

Other Essential Job Specifications

YES NO Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

• X Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• X Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
• X Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
• X Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
• X Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).
• X Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
• X Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).
• X Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.
• X Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.
• X Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.
• X

Physical Requirements

None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shiftNONESOMEFREQUENTVERY FREQUENTMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.

Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.

Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.

Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.