Water Chief Treatment Plant Operator

About the role

This position supervises 3rd shift at the Franklin Water Treatment Plan. Work involves evaluating non-routine situations, determining appropriate action, operating the distribution system to maintain water quality and pressure, troubleshooting and repairing chemical feed systems, performing daily inspections of the plant, maintaining records, maintaining chemical inventory, ordering bulk chemicals, assigning work to treatment plant operators, and overseeing all aspects of the water treatment or alum residuals process.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staff for an assigned shift; creates schedules; makes work assignments; and monitors performance.
• Counsels rounds inside the plant; checks on distribution system operations.
• Ensures lab work is performed accurately.
• Maintains records; monitors chemical inventories and orders chemicals.
• Trains personnel on new equipment and safety policies.
• Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors status of work, and inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions relative to hiring, firing, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and provides assistance with career development.
• Completes performance reviews for employees supervised.
• May be required to assist at other treatment facilities after sufficient training.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and extensive experience in all phases of plant operations.

Physical Demands

• The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move equipment.
• The following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity in equipment, and walking.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required due to potential exposure of chemicals, dust, fumes, electrical hazards, etc.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Thorough knowledge of water treatment plant operations and practices involved in treatment and delivery of drinking water and water sampling and testing techniques.
• Skilled in calibrating equipment.
• Skilled in performing minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative with established practices and procedures.
• Ability to obtain a City driving authorization.
• Ability to supervise employees.
• Comply and enforce city and utility policies and procedures.
• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires certification as a Grade A Water Treatment Plant Operator issued by NCWTFO.
• Desires certifications such as: A-Distribution, Grade 1 Physical Chemical, and Maintenance Technology.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

Pay

$30.44 - $47.56 Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Regularly scheduled shifts