Summary

About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is currently looking to hire a full-time Lead Water Plant Operator position.
This position primarily serves as a trainer to other Water Plant Operators. Other duties are to identify training gaps with staff, implement trainings, serve as the ORC in the absence of the Plant Supervisor, and order necessary equipment and materials.
What you'll be doing:

• Under the direct supervision of the Plant Supervisor, to assist Management and On-Call Duties of a Water Treatment Facility.
• Responsible for being on call and responsive on alternating weeks with the Plant Supervisor. Lead Plant Operator is typically on call during the same week they are on shift.
• Assist Plant Supervisor in organizing and facilitating work activities to meet maintenance and production objectives.
• Serve as back-up O.R.C.
• Assist Plant Supervisor in determining needs for ISO 14001 SOP’s. Assist in writing instructional SOPs.
• Assist Plant Supervisor in implementing plant maintenance schedules in Cityworks, and identify/ implement repair/improvement projects
• Responsible for purchases and service charges up to $2,500.
• Assist the Plant Supervisor to ensure Operators perform work with adherence to proper procedures and safety precautions.
• Attends Division or construction related meetings as needed or as directed by Plant Supervisor
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve operational problems.
• Performs inventories of supplies, equipment, chemicals. Coordinates the re-supply of the facility with Plant Supervisor
• Possess the ability to answer policy questions and concerns from operations staff.
• Reviews data entry by staff and provides re-training as needed
• Implements pumping strategies or treatment goals outlined by the Plant Supervisor.
• Performs all aspects of the position of an Operator III when working alone

• Performs other similar duties as required.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days

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  Access to the full benefit suite including medical, dental, and life insurance options

• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and the NC 401K with company match

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in plant operations, and increasing grades of treatment licensure desired.

• High school diploma or GED required supplemented by four years of experience in progressive Plant Operations positions; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Competent working knowledge of a facility to be able to troubleshoot without assistance.

• North Carolina Physical Chemical Grade 1 Certification Obtained within 18 Months of hire

• Full Time 40 Hours Week; Schedule Varies
• Standard Rate of Pay: $26.96

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

• Possess an enhanced knowledge of facility equipment.
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of State DEQ rules, and regulations governing Water Treatment Facilities

• Considerable knowledge of operations, maintenance, and facility practices and procedures.
• Understand and work from general instructions, specifications, blueprints, sketches and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, state and other work environment and safety regulations.
• Have strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work effectively under pressure while maintaining a calm composure.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all employees.
• Remain flexible with scheduling and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Possess strong attention to detail. Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events.
• Have the ability to to train, plan, assign and direct work and motivate personnel.
• Have good computer skills and/or willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ensure all operations personnel abide by policies in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual and Code of Conduct.
• Ability to think creatively in all areas for the primary purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of all tools, equipment, methods, practices and materials of trades involved in facility operations.
• Understand and work from general instructions and specifications and follow blueprints, sketches and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Follow all safety precautions, building codes, rules, regulations, risk management practices and emergency procedures.