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Waste Water Operator
Requisition Number: 8412
Location: Cross/Pineville
Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Unit Number - Unit Name: 51434 - CROSS WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Experience Required: See Position Requirements
Education Required: High School Diploma/GED
Recruiting Start Date: Nov 24, 2025
Recruiting End Date: Dec 5, 2025
Job Posting: Internal and External
Position Description
Assist in operation, troubleshooting, and maintaining Pyrite Dewatering (CGS only), Coal Pile Runoff, Low Volume Waste, FGD Fines Dewatering, and other wastewater system process equipment.
Must be able to work rotating shifts.
Must be well-versed and knowledgeable of all applicable CCR and ELG Rule wastewater regulations to ensure safe and efficient operations of the waste water treatment facilities.
This position requires a South Carolina Class "D" Physical Chemical Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator license within one year of hire date.
Essential Job Task:
Assist in treating multiple waste water streams using physical chemical processes to meet all CCR and ELG Rule standards. This job task includes monitoring and adjusting chemical dosages and flows based on wastewater conditions, regulatory requirements, and laboratory testing.
Assist in maintaining inventories of chemicals, supplies, and equipment to ensure adequate on-hand quantities for operation.
Assist and coordinate day-to-day operations with Results Lab, Operations, and Gypsum Dewatering departments with regards to generating unit dispatch, planned maintenance activities, waste water quality, and sludge processing.
Assist in collecting and analyzing process and regulatory waste water samples. Maintain lab bench sheets, log book records, and monitor wastewater treatment instrumentation for multiple streams. Records necessary process reading to monitor equipment performance and compare to expected performance.
Operate equipment such as pumps, valves, remote submerged scraper conveyors, aeration basins, clarifiers, thickeners, filter belt presses, etc. as needed in order to effectively treat multiple wastewater sources. Expected to notify Supervisor when emergency situations arise.
Assist with plant start-ups/ shut downs, filter maintenance, chemical unloading/ handling, and equipment calibrations. Assist maintenance section as needed when not required on operations duty to maintain high level of productivity and economical operations.
Assist with monitoring process equipment and facilities conditions - write work orders for maintenance and repair work. Rack electrical breakers and open/ close electrical disconnects for daily operation and LOTO (lockout tagout) clearance purposes.
Maintain and clean equipment in regularly assigned areas to ensure reliable operation and clean equipment.
Develop general knowledge of station wastewater systems to ensure ability to operate effectively in emergency situations and increase station reliability.
Position Requirements
Will consider Waste Water Plant Operator A, B or C.
Waste Water Plant Operator A
High school diploma/GED with additional technical courses related to water plant operations/maintenance 10 years directly related experience or Associate's degree in technical or science related discipline 6 years directly related experience required.
Must possess a South Carolina Class "B" Physical Chemical Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license.
High school diploma/GED with additional technical courses related to water plant operations/maintenance 6 years directly related experience or Associate's degree in technical or science related discipline 4 years directly related experience required.
Must possess a South Carolina Class "C" Physical Chemical Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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