Wastewater Operator

The City of High Point's Public Services Department – Eastside WWTP seeks a Wastewater Operator.
 
Essential Tasks:

• Makes regular rounds of plant to inspect machinery and maintain surveillance on operating conditions, gauges and meters to ensure continued efficient operations as well as detect malfunctions.
• Interpret and record meter and gauge readings and make necessary adjustments including opening and closing valves and switching process equipment on or off.
• Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, other employees regarding operations, plant conditions and other essential information.
• Collect samples, calibrate and operate laboratory meters and conduct various laboratory tests such as pH, solids, settleability, ammonia and total phosphorus.
• Record data regarding plant operations based on observations and inspection.
• Monitor control panels and operate complex computer-controlled equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Assists in cleaning of buildings, different units of treatment, vehicle clean-up and other odd jobs as needed.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications:

• Formal education which includes Algebra, and science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with completion of High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work schedules based on twelve-hour days or nights whichever the case may be, with rotations every month.
• Must also be able to work other schedules as required (such as 5 day – 8 hr shifts).
• Must be able to obtain a Grade II NC Wastewater Operator Certification within two (2) years of employment to keep the job.
• Sit for State exam within six months of completing Wastewater Operator School or forfeit exam reimbursement benefit.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• On-the-job training approximately 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Wastewater or related field, knowledge and experience in mechanics.

Salary: $34,862.13 - $44,668.17 Annually, with benefits.
 
Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV, the City of High Point’s new job application system. To apply, please type the following link into your web browser:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highpointnc. By closing date of Sunday, April 11, 2021.  The City of High Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer.