Water Treatment Plant Operator — SCADA & Maintenance

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hard-to-fill sign-on incentive

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to assist in maintaining water treatment operations. You will support the senior plant operator, monitor SCADA, take readings, run basic tests, and help adjust chemical dosages as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and the ability to perform arithmetic and basic laboratory tasks. Some overtime and on-site shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with minimal experience.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations using numbers and decimals.
• Willingness to perform routine skilled work and assist in maintenance.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior plant operator with routine technical and skilled work.
• Conduct plant tours and inspect engines, pumps, and tanks for proper function.
• Record meter readings and perform lab tests as directed.
• Report defects to maintenance personnel and cover for senior operator when needed.
• Monitor operations and adjust chemical dosages under supervision.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Arithmetic computations

Laboratory tests

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Measuring devices

Job description

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an intermediate skilled trades worker to assist in maintaining water treatment operations. You will support the senior plant operator, monitor SCADA, take readings, run basic tests, and help adjust chemical dosages as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and the ability to perform arithmetic and basic laboratory tasks. Some overtime and on-site shifts are expected.