The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Wastewater Treatment Operator for the Water Sewer Wastewater Treatment Plant Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 300 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.The purpose of this position is to perform entry level operational and maintenance functions in the operations of Water Reclamation Facility. As the new Sam’s Branch Water Reclamation Facility continues construction, the Reclamation Division of Water Resources will be transitioning from an 8-Hour Mon-Fri Operation w/On-Call to a 24-Hour, 365 Days/Year Operation with 12 Hour Day Shifts and Night Shifts. This position in the future will be either for DAY SHIFT (7am-7pm) or Night Shift (7pm-7am), 2-2-3 schedule. 
 
This is an Essential position and subject to call back work on nights, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather as required.

• Makes routine plant rounds throughout the day.
• Processes control adjustments based on analytical results.
• Conducts electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.
• Reviews schematics and model data.
• Prepares Federal, State, and Local reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform Plant Check with minor supervision and enter data in SharePoint.
• Perform On-Call Duties (Respond to Call Backs, Plant Check, Alarm Testing, Drinking Water Samples, writing in Logbook, etc.)
• Have entry level knowledge of Cityworks and creating workorders
• Have entry level knowledge of Laboratory Process Control.
• Have entry level knowledge of oiling and greasing for Preventative Maintenance of equipment.
• Have entry level knowledge of Water Reclamation Facility Permits and Limits.
• Have entry level knowledge of Safety Protocols: SDS, Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, PPE.

• Working knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to water reclamation plant operations
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirement of water reclamation facilities
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and practices related to water and water reclamation and discharge
• The ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures
• The ability to perform entry level laboratory process control for water reclamation plant operations
• The ability to read and interpret state and federal regulations related to water and water reclamation
• The ability to read and interpret technical federal guidelines on treatment procedures and tests

Education:
High School diploma or GED required.
Biological Wastewater Grade I Certification preferred.
OR
Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. ***This is a continuous posting and applications will be processed as they are received.***
If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
 
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
 
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
 
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
 
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits