Water Plant Operator – Day Shift

COUNTY OF JOHNSTON

Hiring Event on Oct 10, 2024 – 10am – 2pm at NC Works Career Center, 8998 US HWY 70 Business, Clayton, NC 27520

Description

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The mission of the Johnston County Public Utilities Department is to provide citizens of Johnston County efficient, affordable, and friendly services of:
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– Water Supply
– Wastewater Collection and Treatment
– Reclaimed Water
– Stormwater Management

[We are actively hiring for a Water Plant Operator. This position is a Day Shift position ( 8am – 5pm)
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A Water Treatment Plant Operator has the opportunity to work with modern treatment plant technology, collaborate with a skilled team of professionals and play a crucial part in protecting public health.

A Water Treatment Plant Operator for Johnston County performs intermediate skilled work in the daily operation of the Countys Timothy G. Broome Water Treatment Plant, currently rated at 14.0 MGD with upgrades underway to treat 18.0 MGD.

A Water Treatment Plant Operator must exercise independent judgement for routine and non-routine operation of the surface water plant for production and distribution of drinking water that meets or exceeds the parameters of regulatory agencies, following established plant operational procedures.

A Water Treatment Plant Operator controls high-tech equipment, such as control pumps, valves, and computers that move the water through the numerous treatment processes. Operators are responsible for testing the water at various stages of treatment; interpreting and adjusting meters and gauges; and performing laboratory analysis.

Principle areas of work include Raw Water Supply, Process Control, Laboratory and Quality Control, Distribution Supply, and Facility Operations.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator and Water Treatment Plant Supervisor.

[Pay is dependent upon experie
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