Top 78 Wastewater operator Jobs in North Carolina

Plant Operations Specialist (WithOUT Certification)
City of Durham —Durham, NC
- $52,606 - $74,022 a year
- Multiple hires
- Basic math
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Thalle Construction Company —North Carolina
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Quality Control Technician
Thalle Construction Company —Clayton, NC
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Waste Water Operator (Licensed)
Mountaire Farms —Lumber Bridge, NC
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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GGI Plant Operator
GFL Environmental —Roseboro, NC
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Operator- Water & Wastewater
ENVIROLINK INC —Raleigh, NC
- $35,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I-II
City of Wilson, NC —Wilson, NC
- $45,116.68 - $68,582.68 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Equipment Operator – Wastewater
City of Concord —Concord, NC
- $27.11 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
8d
Wastewater OIT Operator I/II
City of Kings Mountain —Kings Mountain, NC
- $40,359 - $55,620 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Public Health
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Water Facility Mechanic/Operator I/II/III
Town of Holly Springs —Holly Springs, NC
- $55,931.14 - $94,283.91 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
6d
CHIEF TREATMENT OPERATOR - WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
City of Gastonia —Gastonia, NC
- $68,746.91 - $109,967.94 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Water Plant Operator (Trainee - Operator 3)
City of Jacksonville, NC —Jacksonville, NC
- $38,078.51 - $85,728.46 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
8d
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR - NORTH CARY
Town of Cary, NC —Cary, NC
- $56,867.00 - $88,171.20 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
6d
Wastewater Operator - 1st Shift
Perdue Farms Inc —Lewiston Woodville, NC
- 8 hour shift
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Forklift
UTILITIES WASTE WATER PLANT OPERATOR
Pasquotank County —Pasquotank County, NC
- $45,231 - $63,606 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
12d
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
City of Rocky Mount —Rocky Mount, NC
- $20.45 - $35.52 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Control Engineer 1
M.C. Dean, Inc —Charlotte, NC
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Quality control
- Electrical Engineering
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR - NORTH CARY
Town of cary —Cary, NC
- $56,867 - $69,867 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
6d
Facility Operator II, Wastewater
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. —Cary, NC
- $25.52 - $34.93 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Opportunities for advancement
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Operator - NC - PUB
Clearwater Solutions, LLC. —Yanceyville, NC
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Overtime
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply

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Plant Operations Specialist (WithOUT Certification)

City of Durham -
Durham, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,606 - $74,022 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Military leave
Paid military leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Basic math
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Salary

$52,606.00 - $74,022.00 Annually

Location

1900 E Club Blvd., Durham, NC

Job Type

Full time with benefits

Job Number

26-06014

Department

Water Management

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $52,606.00-$60,892.00 (+$1.50 shift differential when working an overnight position/shift)
Work Day/Hours: 8am-4:30pm

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the State to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!

We have a vacancy for a Plant Operations Specialist (Wastewater Plant Operator (POI). This position is responsible for monitoring plant operations by physical observation of plant processes; sampling units to ensure proper operation; maintaining accurate records; cleaning and calibrating process meters; monitoring chemical feeds and making process adjustments as needed. Checks equipment and makes adjustments as necessary.

Once you’ve obtained your Wastewater Certification, you must be willing and able to work every other weekend. You must be ready by phone with ability to work stand-by/recall when needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assists with operating, adjusting, and maintaining equipment at an assigned water or wastewater facility; monitors physical plant operations by observing plant processes; monitors chemical feeds; collects and analyzes lab samples under close supervision; and complies with work safety rules and procedures.
Cleans and performs minor repairs on plant equipment; cleans assigned work areas; and receives and unloads chemicals.
Maintains records, logs, databases, documentation and online systems; enters and updates data to document maintenance; reviews and proofs records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Six months of related experience (such as working in a manufacturing/warehousing/ utility facility, or general industry experience).
Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
Basic math & chemistry calculations to accurately read meters & charts, maintain required records, & interpret readings to make necessary adjustments to treatment processes
Make mixed arithmetic calculations involving multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, & fractions
Must obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License within one year of hire; and Grade II Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License within two years of hire

Additional Preferred Skills

One or more related years of experience

CDL is preferred, but not required

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

Employer

City of Durham

Address

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, North Carolina, 27701

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/durhamnc

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