Water Treatment Plant Operator - County of Dare, NC : Job Details

Salary: $46,876.00 - $60,939.00 AnnuallyLocation : Stumpy Point, NCJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-00634Department: Water-SkycoOpening Date: 07/01/2024About the Position Performs intermediate technical work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator. Job Duties

• Performs daily inspections of plant for proper operation, troubleshooting and repair; consults with Chief Water Plant Operator on repair of faulty equipment.
• Makes regular tours of plant and equipment; assists with and participates in the maintenance, operation and repair to equipment and facilities.
• Monitors gauges, meters, control panels, etc.; records readings from meters and instruments.
• Prepares and maintains records on plant operations.
• Collects and verifies that samples and analyses were completed; assists with laboratory analyses as needed.
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions; cleans and services pumps, motors and other equipment.
• Receives and unloads chemical deliveries to the plant; ensures proper storage; fills, cleans and replaces chemical tanks.
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance duties.

Position Qualifications General knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant; general knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations; general knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; skill in the use and care of hand tools; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public. Education, Experience and Supplemental Information

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 3 paid personal leave days
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
• Life Insurance
• Local Government Retirement System
• Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 401K Plan
• Longevity Pay Plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
• Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life

Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. Note: Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.