What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator I, II or III position at City of Lexington, NC?
Water Plant Operator I, II or III
- Type: Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate: $37,066 - $58,656 Annually, plus excellent benefits
- Posted Date: 03/19/2025 4:10 PM
- Deadline to Apply: 04/09/2025
The work level and hourly rate are contingent upon experience and qualifications as Utility Plant Operator I. This position performs semi-skilled work in operating and maintaining a Water Treatment Plant.
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Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator I
- Graduation from high school or equivalent;
- Driver’s license valid in NC and good driving record;
- Ability to work regularly;
- Achievement of a Grade C water treatment operator’s license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade I wastewater treatment operator’s license (Waste Plant Operator) within 18 months.
Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator II
- Graduation from high school or equivalent;
- Demonstrable skills equivalent to two years’ experience operating a water or wastewater treatment plant;;
- Driver’s license valid in NC and good driving record;
- Ability to work regularly;
- Possession of a Grade C water treatment operator’s license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade II wastewater treatment operator’s license (Waste Plant Operator).
Minimum Qualifications for Water Plant Operator III
- Graduation from high school or equivalent;
- Driver’s license valid in NC and good driving record;
- Demonstrable skills equivalent to three years’ experience in operating a water or wastewater treatment plant;
- Ability to work regularly;
- Possession of a Grade B water treatment operator’s license (Water Plant Operator) or Grade IV wastewater treatment operator’s license (Waste Plant Operator).
Work Schedule
On-Call rotation, Rotating shift pattern. Paid bi-weekly.
Night Shift 7pm - 7am
Closing Date
This position will remain open until Wednesday, April 9th at 11:59pm.
All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.
The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.
The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,066.00 - $58,656.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,066 - $58,656
