Water Treatment Plant Operator

County of Dare; Kill Devil Hills (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Dare is seeking an Intermediate Water Treatment Plant Operator to perform technical work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility under limited supervision. The role includes daily inspections, equipment troubleshooting, and assisting with laboratory analyses.

The position requires knowledge of plant operations, the ability to read gauges, and the capacity to follow instructions while maintaining records and ensuring safety. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations.
• Skill in the use and care of hand tools.
• Ability to detect faults in mechanical equipment and determine remedial measures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections of plants for proper operation, troubleshooting and repair; consults with supervisor on repair of faulty equipment.
• Monitors gauges, meters, control panels; records readings from meters and instruments.
• Prepares and maintains records on plant operations.
• Collects and verifies that samples and analyses were completed; assists with laboratory analyses as needed.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions; cleans and services pumps, motors, and other equipment.
• Receives and unloads chemical deliveries to the plant; ensures proper storage; fills, cleans and replaces chemical tanks.
• Performs general building and ground maintenance duties.
• Provides limited assistance to the Distribution Team, as needed, with prior supervisor approval.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Water plant operations

Meter reading

Hand tools

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Instruction compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

C-Well Certification within 1 year

Job description

Performs intermediate technical work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator or Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

• Performs daily inspections of plants for proper operation, troubleshooting and repair; consults with Chief Water Plant Operator or Water Treatment Plan Supervisor, on repair of faulty equipment.
• Makes regular tours of plants and equipment; assists with and participates in the maintenance, operation and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Monitors gauges, meters, control panels, etc.; records readings from meters and instruments.
• Prepares and maintains records on plant operations.
• Collects and verifies that samples and analyses were completed; assists with laboratory analyses as needed.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions; cleans and services pumps, motors, and other equipment.
• Receives and unloads chemical deliveries to the plant; ensures proper storage; fills, cleans and replaces chemical tanks.
• Performs general building and ground maintenance duties.
• Provides limited assistance to the Distribution Team, as needed, with prior supervisor approval.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• General knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant.
• General knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions.
• Skill in the use and care of hand tools.
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the public.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• C-Well Certification within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.