Water Treatment Plant Operator – SCADA, Rotating Shifts

NCWOA; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

OWASA is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator for the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant. The role requires teamwork, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent communication to support organizational goals.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the plant, ensuring regulatory compliance, performing inspections, collecting samples, troubleshooting equipment, and aiding with chemical deliveries.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with one year of experience in a water treatment facility or transferable skills.
• North Carolina Class C Surface Water Operator’s Certification – prefer active; acquire within 6 months of employment.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Good working knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and bacteriology.
• Ability to meet safety sensitive position requirements (full-face respirator, HAZWOPER, etc.) and meet physical requirements (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring processes and adjusting chemical feeds.
• Complete plant inspections, collect samples, and troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Assist with offloading bulk chemical deliveries.
• Utilize machinery and equipment including SCADA, forklift, lab, and office equipment.
• Work weekends, holidays, nights, and rotating shifts.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptability

Mathematics knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Bacteriology knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Forklift

Laboratory equipment

Office equipment

Job description

OWASA is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator for the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant. The role requires teamwork, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent communication to support organizational goals.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the plant, ensuring regulatory compliance, performing inspections, collecting samples, troubleshooting equipment, and aiding with chemical deliveries.