Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Performs visual, olfactory and auditory checks of assigned areas of the treatment plant to detect any failures of equipment and electronics; monitors and validates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) information; monitors chemical feeds, filter rates, reservoir levels and filter parameters; operates and makes equipment adjustments as needed.
• Performs facility equipment inspections; monitors distribution tank levels; responds to plant equipment alarms and determines required corrective action; performs repairs and/or notifies appropriate maintenance personnel; notifies leader or supervisor of critical issues.
• Performs, collects and/or reports sampling and laboratory analysis for process control and/or compliance reporting; monitors chemical levels within established parameters; verifies accuracy and reliability of data.
• Receives and responds to briefings related to current plant status, safety, training and daily operating instructions; reviews SCADA for status; performs assigned operational and routine maintenance tasks.
• Enters and maintains data in laboratory information management system; maintains daily logs and assignment-related documentation.
• Receives and monitors chemical deliveries and required tank capacity; maintains appropriate storage of chemicals and supplies; performs routine grounds maintenance and general maintenance of work areas; may haul, dump and load residuals, based on assignment.
• Attends team meetings and safety training.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and three years of maintenance experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing/Certifications:

• Certification/licensure for water/wastewater operators consistent with North Carolina law.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Business math concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

• Performing equipment inspections and monitoring maintenance requirements.
• Reviewing system data and laboratory testing results and taking appropriate action.
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Proofreading and error correction.
• Business math computations.
• Organizing and maintaining reports, records and files.
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.