Description

Seeking a Treatment Plant Operator to join our Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant team. Looking for a team player with an excellent work ethic and adaptability. Ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and the willingness to work with the team to fulfill the goals of the organization.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintain knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant. 


• Ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring water treatment plant processes and maintaining proper plant balance to include adjusting chemical feeds.    


• Complete multiple plant inspections, collect samples, and troubleshoot processes and equipment.


• Assist with offloading bulk chemical deliveries.     


• Utilize various types of machinery and equipment including SCADA, forklift, lab, and general office equipment.  


• Job requires working weekends, holidays, nights, and rotating shifts. 

Typical Qualifications

Successful candidates should have:

• High School diploma or GED, plus specialized school and/or training in a specific area relatable to this position.


• Valid North Carolina (NC) Driver’s License.


• NC Class C Surface Water Operator’s Certification or the ability to acquire it within 6 months of employment. 


• One year of experience working in a water treatment facility or prior knowledge, skills and abilities that may be transferrable. 


• Good working knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and bacteriology. 


• Ability to maintain requirements of a safety sensitive position (cleared to wear a full-face respirator, complete HAZWOPER training, etc.); and meet the physical requirements that include frequently exerting up to 50 pounds and walking/standing often.

Supplemental Information

Team members are our most important resource. Benefits include: 

• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System; 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution; Retirement Health Savings account 


• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability  


• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays  


• Educational Reimbursement: Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education   


• Cell Phone Stipend 


• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employer


• Much, much more!

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, creativity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. OWASA provides competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.