JOB
Hiring Range: $47,424 - $49,795
The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator I performs responsible technical work in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant and spray irrigation fields, in accordance with the permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the Town.
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Assists other operators in the maintenance and operation of the Surf City wastewater treatment plant, including pumps, blowers, valves, piping, DO (dissolved oxygen) sensors, disc filters, a UV (ultraviolet) disinfectant system, and surface irrigation facility.
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Performs building and grounds maintenance.
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Operates tractors, mowers, bush hogs, chainsaws, and other equipment used to maintain grounds and spray fields.
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Monitor and adjust set points on the WWTP reactor in order to maximize treatment.
- Consults with supervisor and advises as to the status of operations and repair activities.
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Coordinates with other departments as needed.
- Performs maintenance on equipment, daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
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Schedule irrigation program according to effluent flow rate, weather, and field conditions to distribute water responsibly and in compliance with state permitted loading rates.
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Handles the procurement and storage of materials and spare parts.
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Perform lab duties as needed.
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Troubleshoot problems and make routine or emergency repairs.
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Work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
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Required to be on call on a rotating schedule.
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Must be able to work well with others as well as independently.
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Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions
Employee will be subject to indoor environmental conditions, including lighting, temperature, and noise of an open-floor-plan office environment. The employee is also exposed to outdoor conditions and may be frequently exposed to weather elements, including rain, wind, and varying temperatures. In addition, the employee must effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials, fumes and smoke, intense heat, electrical hazards, confined or high workplaces, dangerous animals, extremely loud noises, hazards of working in and near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters. Work performed in this job may expose the employee to occupational bloodborne pathogens.
Physical Requirements
A portion of the work is performed in an office environment, primarily at a desk, and frequently involves operating a computer. The employee must read and write, and interact with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. The employee may move about within the facility to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment. Travel is often required to outside sites in order to perform the duties described above, as well as to attend meetings, training events, and other business activities. Work may require walking, standing, bending, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, and/or moving equipment, pushing, and pulling various objects, climbing stairs and ladders, and operating assigned equipment, including motor vehicles. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 250 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
