Water Treatment Plant Operator - SCADA & Maintenance

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to assist mechanics in maintaining the water treatment plant and related operations. The role is performed under the limited supervision of the Senior Utilities Plant Operator.

Responsibilities include inspecting plant equipment, taking readings, performing basic lab tests, and reporting defects. You may substitute for the senior operator and work with SCADA systems, adjusting chemical dosages as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform routine skilled work in water treatment operations.
• Overtime may be required and subject to job assessment tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in operating and maintaining water treatment plant equipment.
• Tour plant to inspect engines, pumps, and tanks for proper function.
• Record meter readings and perform laboratory tests.
• Report defects to maintenance personnel.
• Substitute for senior operator when needed and monitor SCADA systems.
• Adjust chemical dosages under supervisor guidance.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Math computations

Defect reporting

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to assist mechanics in maintaining the water treatment plant and related operations. The role is performed under the limited supervision of the Senior Utilities Plant Operator.

Responsibilities include inspecting plant equipment, taking readings, performing basic lab tests, and reporting defects. You may substitute for the senior operator and work with SCADA systems, adjusting chemical dosages as directed.