What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Filtration Operator I- Sanford location position at City of Sanford, NC?
- Operating a water filtration plant; performing general plant and grounds maintenance tasks; maintaining records and logs.
- Makes tours of plant and checks engines, generators, pumps, aerators, tanks, filters, chlorinators, chemical feeders, and other equipment for proper functioning.
- Documents amount of water treated, amount of chemicals used and records chemical pump dial settings; calibrates equipment as needed.
- Collects water samples; performs tests such as pH, alkalinity, turbidity, etc., completes lab analysis of treated and untreated water to ensure quality; makes chemical and other adjustments as needed.
- Records readings from meters and instruments; maintains various records and logs on plant operations.
- Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions; back washes filters to ensure plant sludge collection systems are operating properly.
- Performs minor maintenance and lubrication on equipment.
- Performs general custodial and grounds maintenance work.
- Performs related work as required.
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What’s in it for you:
- No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents
- Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country)
- 401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution)
- Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five
- Tuition assistance (up to $2,500 per fiscal year)
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for advancement
- Please list the specific location when applying for the position. An application must be submitted for each posted position.
Qualifications
We are looking for a detailed individual with some knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water filtration treatment plant; some knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water reclamation treatment plant operations; some knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water filtration plant; some knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water filtration plant operations; some knowledge of State rules and regulations governing water filtration; some knowledge in maintaining documentation and records; some knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; some knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work, and the necessary safety precautions; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately; some skill in the use and care of hand tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Special Requirements
The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and minimal experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire. Obtain a North Carolina “C” Surface Water Treatment Operator certification within 18 months of employment. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for position.
Miscellaneous Information
The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *Please list the specific location when applying for the position. An application must be submitted for each posted position.
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