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About The Position
This position is responsible for producing safe and clean water for Anson County. Employees in this classification perform computerized and manual work. The operator checks a variety of equipment and tank levels to ensure proper operation of the plant, which includes checking chemical levels in water and water treatment equipment and making necessary adjustments. The role involves regulating filter flows, washing filters, sterilizing equipment, cleaning basins, and filling day tanks. The employee will perform microbiological tests, chemical analysis, and other types of tests. Records various reports such as daily shift checklists, daily performance, and chemical usage reports. Additionally, the role includes cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds around the building, and related work as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to physically perform basic life functions of walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and hearing
- Ability to perform work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently
- Visual acuity to read gauges, dials, observe moving parts of machines, and record and review written records
- Must obtain North Carolina grade C water treatment operator certificate within 1 year from date of hire
- Pre-employment drug screen
- Background check
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Checking equipment to ensure proper operation
- Checking chemical levels
- Maintaining plant appearance
- Checking equipment and tank levels
- Making necessary adjustments to water treatment equipment
- Regulating filter flows
- Washing filters
- Sterilizing equipment
- Cleaning basins
- Filling day tanks
- Performing microbiological tests and chemical analysis
- Recording daily shift checklists, daily performance, and chemical usage reports
- Cleaning and maintaining buildings
- Maintaining grounds around building
