Water Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III

City of Lexington - Government; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

NCRWA in Lexington, NC is seeking a Water Plant Operator I/II/III to operate and maintain the city's water treatment facilities. You will work in a semi-skilled capacity and participate in an on-call rotation and rotating shift pattern.

Ideal candidates have relevant experience and are prepared to obtain required certifications within 12 months. Excellent benefits are provided by the City.

Qualifications

• Valid NC driver’s license or out-of-state license with ability to obtain NC license within sixty days 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.
• Three years of experience operating a water plant.
• Grade A Surface Water certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a water treatment plant in a semi-skilled capacity.
• Work on rotating shifts and on-call rotation with bi-weekly pay.

Skills

Driver's license required

Ability to obtain Grade C Water cert.

Good driving record

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Education

Grade C Water certification

Grade A Surface Water certification

2–3 years water plant experience

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

This position will remain open until November 30th at 11:59pm.

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.