Water/ Wastewater Operator (Dual-license preferred, ww license required) (55933)

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Job Summary 

This person will be responsible for the assigned water/ wastewater systems in the Roper, NC area. Dual NC license is preferred, NC wastewater license is required.

Responsibilities 

• Operates and maintains water/ wastewater systems, including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and equipment 

• Maintains pump stations 

• Perform sample collection, preparation, and laboratory testing 

• Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed reporting 

• Ensures completion of work assignments within specified deadlines and in compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures 

• Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment, trouble-shooting malfunctions, and monitoring of water operations 

• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure 

• Performs facility grounds maintenance including cleaning equipment and tanks 

• Perform general landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, clean-ups, pruning, and other typical landscape maintenance tasks 

• Performs other related duties as directed 

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Job Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED 

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Dual NC license is preferred, NC wastewater license is required.

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Records required 

• Experience within a water and/or wastewater environment 

• Ability to work independently 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Requires the ability to read, write, compile, and analyze data and reports daily 

• Ability to monitor control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper plant operation 

• Must be available to work weekends, overtime and ‘on-call’ as needed  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted; occasionally required to lift heavier objects with assistance or mechanical aids.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, including ladders, scaffolding, or into vaults, manholes, and tanks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate valves, and use instrumentation or control devices.
• Visual and auditory ability to detect, identify, and diagnose equipment malfunctions or leaks in piping and system components.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety harnesses, gloves, and protective clothing.
• Able to safely enter and work in hazardous environments including those with strong odors, loud noise, and potential chemical exposure.
• Must maintain physical readiness to respond quickly to emergency repairs or system failures, including after-hours or on-call assignments.