PLANT TECHNICIAN

Salary : $43,500.00 - $54,300.00 Annually
Location : Mooresville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300466
Department: WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Opening Date: 03/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Distinguishing Features of the Class
About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!
Why Join the Town of Mooresville
We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee's immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role
The Plant Technician performs responsible work supporting the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities at a water or wastewater treatment plant. This role is essential to ensuring reliable plant performance and regulatory compliance by maintaining critical systems such as pumps, blowers, aerators, mixers, piping, and chemical feed systems.
The position performs both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment and facilities, as well as grounds and building maintenance. The Plant Technician may also operate the treatment plant as a relief operator when needed, monitoring processes, conducting routine laboratory tests, and making operational adjustments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments and requires attention to safety, accuracy, and adherence to operational standards. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated based on quality, timeliness, and compliance with procedures.
Duties and Responsibilites

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, and buildings.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, gear boxes, blowers, aerators, mixers, piping, and related systems.
• Maintain accurate records using a computerized asset management system.
• Research, source, and order parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Operate water or wastewater treatment plant processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements when serving as a relief operator.
• Monitor plant operations through observation, equipment readings, and laboratory testing; make adjustments as needed to maintain proper performance.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and general facility upkeep.
• Operate equipment such as skid steers, loaders, and other machinery as required.
• Follow all safety protocols, including working in environments with exposure to chemicals, mechanical hazards, and wastewater conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, preferably in a water or wastewater treatment plant; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a Grade C Surface Water Treatment Certification or Grade I Wastewater Operator Certification, or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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