What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Plant Operator position at Pender County Government?
Performs intermediate technical work in the daily operation of a Surface Water Treatment Plant and related facilities; monitors and adjusts plant operations; records and maintains plant operation, water storage clear wells, and pump operation records; ensures proper functioning of water pumps, motors, filters, and chemical feeders and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain proper flow of water; does other related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Chief Water Plant Operator.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.
High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in operating a North Carolina surface water treatment plant, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a North Carolina Grade C-Surface Water Treatment Operator Certification required.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
This position is a safety sensitive position and subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with the Pender County Personnel Policy and Risk Policy.This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking and hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.
- Operates and maintains water treatment equipment ensuring compliance with regulatory agency requirements; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
- Obtains and performs laboratory tests of water to include pH, chlorine residual, and turbidity.
- Adjusts chemicals as necessary to maintain optimum system performance.
- Monitors water tank levels and makes flow rate changes to meet system demands.
- Makes periodic checks of plant equipment, including feed pumps, flocculators, flash mixer, basins, filters, and high service pumps.
- Backwashes filters as required.
- Refills day chemical tanks.
- Monitors SCADA system to maintain quality and monitor water supply throughout the Districts.
- Collects various system samples for laboratory analysis and reporting in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Maintains records and prepares a variety of reports for regulatory agencies concerning water treatment operations.
- Assist with other duties as needed or assigned.
High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in operating a North Carolina surface water treatment plant, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a North Carolina Grade C-Surface Water Treatment Operator Certification required.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
This position is a safety sensitive position and subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with the Pender County Personnel Policy and Risk Policy.This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking and hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location.
Salary : $41,744 - $51,659
