Job Description
Salary: $46,876.00 - $60,939.00 Annually
Location : Stumpy Point, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00634
Department: Water-Skyco
Opening Date: 07/01/2024
About the Position Performs intermediate technical work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator.
Job Duties - Performs daily inspections of plant for proper operation, troubleshooting and repair; consults with Chief Water Plant Operator on repair of faulty equipment.
- Makes regular tours of plant and equipment; assists with and participates in the maintenance, operation and repair to equipment and facilities.
- Monitors gauges, meters, control panels, etc.; records readings from meters and instruments.
- Prepares and maintains records on plant operations.
- Collects and verifies that samples and analyses were completed; assists with laboratory analyses as needed.
- Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions; cleans and services pumps, motors and other equipment.
- Receives and unloads chemical deliveries to the plant; ensures proper storage; fills, cleans and replaces chemical tanks.
- Performs general building and grounds maintenance duties.
Position Qualifications General knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant; general knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations; general knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; skill in the use and care of hand tools; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public.
Education, Experience and Supplemental Information - High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three (1-3) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
A competitive benefits package is provided:
- 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 3 paid personal leave days
- Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
- Life Insurance
- Local Government Retirement System
- Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 401K Plan
- Longevity Pay Plan
- Employee Assistance Counseling Program
- Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
- Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life
Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction.
Note: Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits. County of Dare, NC
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Shift work,