Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III, or IV ID - 12818
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can learn, grow, and demonstrate environmental stewardship? Two Rivers Utilities, a subsidiary of the City of Gastonia, invites you to apply for our Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position, in which you would be maintaining and operating wastewater equipment, conducting analytical tests, and completing other related tasks as required. The overall purpose of the role is to continue providing customers with wastewater treatment service while protecting the integrity of our local water bodies. We accomplish this by holding ourselves to high ethical standards to exceed expectations imposed by state regulations. Come be a part of our dynamic wastewater team and make a positive impact on our local communities!
Performs routine technical and skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Lead Operator. Plant operations occur 7 days per week on three shifts, employees are assigned as needed.
Essential Functions/Duties
The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned.
Monitors the proper functioning of pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters, and chemical feeders making adjustments as necessary to maintain proper flow.
Develop and implement system control methods to maintain required parameters.
Conducts operation of computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions system (SCADA).
Records readings of meters and indicators.
Changes charts on recording meters and gauges; collects wastewater samples from designated points.
Makes regular tours of plant and checks engines, generators, pumps, aerators, mixing basins, settling basins, digesters, filters, clarifiers, and other equipment for proper functioning; makes routine physical and chemical tests, recording results.
Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
Makes process adjustments and notifies superiors of the need for equipment repair.
Maintains a safe work area.
Performs other tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and methods used in wastewater treatment
Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and necessary safety precautions
Knowledge of biology and chemistry as related to the specific treatment process
Ability to adjust pumps, chemical feed machines, and other plant equipment
Ability to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operation
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to take accurate readings, ability to keep routine records, and to make mathematical computations
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
On-the-job training is available to a successful candidate who does not have wastewater treatment plant operations experience.
Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information
Treatment Plant Operator I
Minimally qualified starting pay: $22.3854 hr.
High school diploma
Possession of or ability to obtain an NC Grade I Biological Wastewater Operator Certificate within 18 months of employment.
Treatment Plant Operator II
Minimally qualified starting pay: $24.6799 hr.
High school diploma
Possession of NC Grade II Biological Wastewater Operator Certificate
Treatment Plant Operator III
Minimally qualified starting pay: $27.2096 hr.
High school diploma
Possession of NC Grade III Biological Wastewater Operator Certificate
Treatment Plant Operator IV
Minimally qualified starting pay: $28.5701 hr.
High school diploma
Possession of NC Grade IV Biological Wastewater Operator Certificate
The physical activity of this position includes:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on the knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing: Using the upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The physical requirements of this position:
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field of vision:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform one or more of the following.
Preparing and analyzing data and figures
Accounting; transcription
Computer terminal
Extensive reading
Visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines (including inspection)
Using measurement devices; assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
The workers are subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
The worker is subject to hazards: Including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
The worker is required to wear a respirator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Permanently assigned shifts cannot be guaranteed.
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Drug screening, criminal background, and reference checks are required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity.
The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)
