NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Wastewater Operator I
Haw River, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $73K/yrNEOGOV is representing the City of Burlington, which is seeking a Wastewater Operator I for their East Burlington WW Treatment Plant. The role involves monitoring and operating the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring optimal functioning of equipment, conducting lab tests, and providing customer service.
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Responsibilities
Conducts regular tours of the plant to ensure optimal functioning of bar screens, grit collector, engines, generators, pumps, aerators, settling tanks, filters, clarifiers, cooling systems, water filters, and other equipment
Records readings from SCADA, meters, and instruments to ensure accurate data collection
Adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and apparatus based on dynamic plant conditions
Applies chemicals and monitors their effects on plant operations to maintain system stability
Collects state and process control samples for lab analysis and conducts routine tests to monitor treatment efficiency
Skims floatables from settling tanks, cleans bar screens, disposes of sand and debris, and washes basins and clarifiers for optimal plant performance
Assists Lead Operators with minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks as required
Answers calls, addresses inquiries, and provides responsive customer service as needed
Performs all necessary wastewater and plant duties to maintain seamless operations and plant integrity
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalency supplemented with additional vocation training in mechanics, electronics, or chemistry and some experience in wastewater treatment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
Must be able to acquire a grade 1 Wastewater certificate within 6 months of employment
Understands the operating characteristics and maintenance needs of wastewater treatment plants, ensuring efficient and safe operations
Well-versed in state and federal wastewater treatment rules and regulations to ensure compliance with industry standards
Knowledgeable about the occupational hazards inherent in wastewater operations, with a strong focus on adhering to safety precautions and maintaining a secure work environment
Proficient in conducting routine wastewater tests, accurately reading meters, SCADA systems, and charts, and recording results to monitor plant performance and compliance
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
Ability to transfer North Carolina local government earned sick leave.
Paid holidays for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Enrollment in the Local Government branch of the North Carolina State Retirement System
Enrollment in Empower 401k
Health and dental insurance coverage for employee and children; spouses may be added to the policy if they are not offered coverage at their own place of employment
Voluntary enrollment in a Flexible Spending Plan
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Other voluntary insurances and deferred compensation plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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