Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Robeson County; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeson County Local Government is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator I to perform skilled work in operating and maintaining the county's water treatment facilities. You will collect lab samples, analyze water quality, monitor SCADA readings, and adjust chemicals to ensure safe, compliant output.

The role includes progression from Trainee to Operator I/II/Senior as certifications (Class C, B, A) are earned, with corresponding paygrade changes; a NC driver's license is required on hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with maintenance experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform minor maintenance of the water treatment plant and related facilities; collect lab samples and monitor testing; adjust chemicals as needed.

Education

High School diploma; maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Valid North Carolina driver's license

Tools

Class C Water Treatment Certification

Class B Water Treatment Certification

Class A Water Treatment Certification

Job description

Example of Duties:

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical and skilled work in the operation minor maintenance of the water treatment plant and related facilities for the county Water Treatment – Plant Department. Work involves collecting lab samples, performing required analysis and test, and monitoring of testing, and adjusting chemicals that are added to water, reading meters, gauges, and SCADA to check filters, chlorinators, and various other machinery and equipment. Maintains records of readings and making adjustments and repairs to equipment as required. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in all phases of work. Reports to the Chief Water Plant Operator A.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma; maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required upon hire and duration of employment. Out of state driver's license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.

• Trainee status will be applied until employee acquires a Class C water treatment plant operator certification. (Grade 66 will be applied).
• Water Treatment Plant Operator I status will be applied when employee acquires Class C Water Treatment Certification the paygrade will change to grade 67.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator II status will be applied when employee acquires Class B Water Treatment Certification the paygrade will change to grade 68.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator Senior status will be applied when employee acquires Class A Water Treatment Certification the paygrade will change to grade 69.

Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. A criminal background check must be completed by the County of Robeson for potential applicants.

We are an equal-opportunity employer:

Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.