What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator position at City of Asheville?
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is currently looking to hire a full-time Water Plant Operator position at either a Trainee, Level I, level II, or level III depending on candidate qualifications.This position is to perform technical work in the operation and minor maintenance of the water treatment plant(s) for the City by participating in an on-the-job training program involving practical "hands-on" experience with plant operations under the supervision of a Certified Treatment Plant Operator or the Water Plant supervisor. In performing entry level work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, the chosen trainee will be instrumental in providing safe, potable water for the City and its water customers.
This is accomplished by learning the treatment process, observing the methods necessary to comply with state and federal regulations, and performing grounds keeping and other duties related to upkeep of the various facilities. Trainees are expected to satisfy state requirements and obtain a Class "C" Water Treatment Facility Operator for Surface Water Certification within 18 months or 3 attempts at the State examination (whichever happens first) of the candidate's date of hire.
Trainee: Holds no Certifications
Water Plant Operator I: Will hold a class C Surface Water Operator Certification issued by the North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Board Of Certification
Water Plant Operator II: Will hold a class B Surface Water Operator Certification issued by the North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Board Of Certification
Water Plant Operator III: Will hold a class A Surface Water Operator Certification issued by the North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Board Of Certification
The City of Asheville will provide the required training to reach each level.
What you'll be doing:- Check, maintain, and adjust chemical doses to provide safe and esthetically pleasing water for the City's customers.
- Adjust and maintain chemical feed pumps, chlorinators and chemical feed systems and read gages and dials to properly monitor and maintain water filters, filling and maintenance of chemical day tanks.
- Utilize the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer system to monitor the water distribution system, including tank levels, pump status, pressure and various alarms; and will notify the Water Plant Operators of potential problems according to established policies and procedures.
- Conduct periodic laboratory analysis of water to assess water quality and chemical dose requirements.
- Perform bacteriological analysis on various water samples, and calibrate laboratory equipment (turbidimeters, pH meters, chlorine analyzers, etc.) through the collection of water samples.
- Utilize computerized data entry equipment and various databases and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary and summarize data in preparation of standardized reports.
- Assist in conducting tours of the plant facility.
- Clean and maintain facilities and restroom as directed.
- Provide excellent customer service by receiving phone calls and routing customer questions to senior staff as needed.
- Attends classes to obtain a Class "C" Water Treatment Facility Operator for Surface Water.
- Full Time position with access to all City of Asheville benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Pension Fund and the NC 401K retirement account with company match.
About you:
What you Bring:
Water Plant Operator Trainee Qualifications:
- Must have a High school diploma or equivalent; no experience is required.
Must have the ability to obtain Class "C" Water Treatment Facility Operator for Surface Water Certification issued by the State of North Carolina within 18 months of the candidate's date of hire or after 3 attempts.
Water Plant Operator I Qualifications:
Must have a High school diploma or equivalent, with some water or sewer system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Must have a North Carolina Class "C" Water Treatment Facility Operator for Surface Water Certificate.
Water Plant Operator II Qualifications:
Must have a High school diploma or equivalent, with at least one (1) year of experience in water treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Must have a North Carolina Class "B" Water Treatment Facility Operator for Surface Water Certificate.
Water Plant Operator III Qualifications:
Must have a High school diploma or equivalent, with at least three (3) years of experience in water treatment ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
All Levels must have possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in water treatment, biology, chemistry, science or a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience (example: NC Water Treatment Operator Certificate).
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.Other things to know:
Water Plant Operator Trainee: $22.46
Water Plant Operator I: $23.59
Water Plant Operator II: $24.76
Additional $2.00/hour worked during night shifts for all levels.
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.
Knowledge:- General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, routines to deal effectively with routine work.
- Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
- Ability to conduct advanced research on organizational policies and procedures, best practices and innovative techniques.
- Ability to compile data into a formal report or recommendation shared with others and often verbally presented.
- Ability to think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
- Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and develop reports from information gathered.
- Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $22 - $34
