Water Treatment Plant Operator — On-Call & Shift Work

City Of Belmont; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Belmont seeks a dedicated Treatment Plant Operator to perform operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties in Belmont, NC. The role supports safe potable water production and waste disposal, with rotating shifts and on-call duties as needed.

The position requires handling laboratory tests, data logging, and equipment adjustments under supervision. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work in varying weather conditions and adhere to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by course work in chemistry or biology.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory tests in water or wastewater treatment.
• Ability to operate plant equipment and record data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Makes regular tours of the plant and checks equipment for proper function.
• Records data from meters and logs activities daily/weekly/monthly.
• Performs standard laboratory tests and maintenance tasks.
• Adjusts motors, pumps, valves to meet operating conditions.
• Collects water and wastewater samples and analyzes plant performance.

Skills

Water treatment ops

Safety awareness

Data recording

Chemistry principles

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma + chemistry/biology coursework

Tools

SCADA

PH probes

Colorimeter

Turbidimeter

Stir plates

Job description

City of Belmont seeks a dedicated Treatment Plant Operator to perform operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties in Belmont, NC. The role supports safe potable water production and waste disposal, with rotating shifts and on-call duties as needed.

The position requires handling laboratory tests, data logging, and equipment adjustments under supervision. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work in varying weather conditions and adhere to safety procedures.