Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV Senior

Date Opened: Monday, January 27, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Water Department

Salary: $23.00 - $46.40 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

This position is to function as the Lead Operator at an assigned wastewater treatment plant and ensure compliance with the plant's NPDES. This is accomplished by providing technical direction to other operators as needed; troubleshooting and resolving issues with plant equipment and/or processes; monitoring equipment and processes for proper operations; and communicating any potential issues with the appropriate person. Other duties include performing special projects as assigned by the Chief or Supervisor; following all safety rules and protocols; maintaining records; and making rounds of the specific process or processes assigned. This position is on Night Shift working primarily 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off.

Functions as lead operator on a shift and ensures proper process control activities are completed; reviewing/evaluating any abnormal results; determining appropriate actions; personally conducting some of the testing  by collecting, testing, and analyzing process control samples; inputting operational data into computer software; analyzing biological bacteria; conducting settleability test; collecting composite samples; monitoring sludge blanket levels; calibrating and monitoring automatic samplers for permit compliance; and running additional tests as needed to ensure proper process control.

Works with plant staff to ensure that flows and loadings are maintained by monitoring various tests; evaluating plant data; observing plant equipment and processes; and taking appropriate action to correct any abnormal conditions. 

Ensures proper plant operation by working with operators to perform normal daily functions; evaluating abnormal operating characteristics of equipment or processes; making adjustments as needed; and coordinating actions with the Chief or Supervisor.  

Maintains plant records and documents; serves as Backup to the ORC; and serving as supervisor in the absence of the Plant Supervisor.

Performs administrative work by assisting Chief Operator and/or Supervisor with special assignments; ensuring assigned shift is in compliance with normal operational requirements as well as with special requirements due to plant upgrades, system interruptions, and other special circumstances; ordering chemicals; ensuring consistency between shifts; and serving on various committees. 

 

Participate on project teams, including ISO 14001 ongoing compliance and review. Handle special projects as assigned by plant supervisor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.