Water Quality Technician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Water Quality Technician to support the collection of samples from drinking water and wastewater systems and to assist in monitoring for state compliance. You will participate in flushing programs, GIS/CAD mapping, and on-call activities as required.

Responsibilities include transporting samples to the lab, recording data, assisting with customer issue investigations, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of work experience in water quality or related field.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• C Distribution license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains samples of drinking water and wastewater in the distribution/collection system.
• 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, restores water, flushes lines and collects samples.
• Assists with investigating customer complaints by collecting samples and reporting findings.
• Maintains detailed records of investigations and maintenance assignments.
• Directs contaminated water flow during system flushing per supervisor directions.
• Chooses hydrants/valves to ensure water quality during maintenance and flushing.
• Assists with disinfecting newly installed water mains with chlorine and proper flow.
• Uses GIS and CAD maps to locate problem areas for flushing and notifies mapping inaccuracies.
• Responds to emergency and other operation situations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as directed.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 Essential Job Specifications

Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.

Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.

Requires travel between CFPUA sites.

Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).

Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).

Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Requires 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.

Physical Requirements

None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift.

Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift.

Frequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift.

Very Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift.

Minimal 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.

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.

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.

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.