Water Treatment Plant Operator I

Job TitleExample of DutiesHIRING RANGE: $22.65 - $26.04 hourly; $47,115 - $54,182 annually Hours of work: 7PM - 7AM (rotating weekly shift)Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORKPerforms intermediate technical work in the operation of water pumping and purification equipmentDoes related work as requiredWork is performed under the regular supervision of the Water Treatment Plant SupervisorESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.Monitoring and adjusting plant operationsTroubleshooting and maintaining plant equipmentRecording and maintaining plant operation recordsOversees proper functioning of water pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters, and chemical feedersAdjusts as necessary to maintain proper flow of waterKeeps records and monitors reservoir levels, head loss levels, pump station status, etc.Checks incoming rate and pumping levels to schedule flow changesAdds or adjusts addition of chemicals to water as necessaryNotes readings of meters and indicatorsChanges charts on recording meters and gaugesCollects water samples from designed points, performs basic chemicals testsMakes chemical reed and treatment adjustmentsReplenishes treatment equipment with chemicalsMaintains records of chemical usagePerforms routine equipment and plant monitoring maintenancePerforms basic building and grounds maintenance functionsBackwashes filtersOff-loads chemical suppliesPerforms related tasks as requiredTypical QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESGeneral knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment and methods used in water treatment and pumping operationsGeneral knowledge of computer applications and programsGeneral knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with water plant and related activities and of necessary safety precautionsSome knowledge of chemistry as applied to water treatmentAbility to adjust water pumps, chemical feed machines and other water plant equipmentAbility to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operationAbility to take accurate readings, to keep routine records and to make arithmetical computationsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associatesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED and minimal experience in water treatment plant maintenance work preferredOther Necessary RequirementsJOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTSThis is medium work requiring the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 70 pounds of force to move objectsWork requires climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and graspingVocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken wordHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levelsVisual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms length, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activitiesThe worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, and oilsSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of or ability to obtain North Carolina Grade C Surface Water Treatment and Class C Water Treatment Plant Operator certifications within one year of employmentA NC Class C drivers' license is required for the entire duration of employment.Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io.BenefitsThe City of Kannapolis offers a full range of benefits that includes the following:Paid HolidaysVacationSick LeavePay for PerformanceMedical Expense AssistanceAlive and Well ProgramOnsite Health ClinicOnsite dietitian serviceHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term Disability & Long Term Disability401k, Roth, and 457 plans availableEmployer 401k contribution matchEducational AssistanceBreavement LeavePaid Volunteer HoursBirthday HolidaySpecial Separation AllowanceRetirementIncentive PayWellness BenefitsAccess to Cannon Baller Suite TicketsContinuation of Health Insurance at RetirementPaid YMCA MembershipOnsite fitness centers