Job description
Consider joining our diverse and dedicated team where every employee is integral to our success in delivering quality services to our growing community.
We’ve created something extra special – a great place to live and work! Many employees join the City of Sanford expecting just a paycheck and end up with a rewarding career in local government!
What’s in it for you:
- No premium costs to the employee for employee health, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage
- Affordable dental coverage
- Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country)
- 401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution)
- Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five
- Tuition assistance (up to $2,000 per fiscal year)
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for advancement
For more detailed information, please visit https://www.sanfordnc.net/166/Benefits-Summary
Incumbent assists Operating a wastewater treatment plant and performing general plant and grounds maintenance tasks; maintaining records and logs.
- 3rd shift schedule (Midnight- 8am, Monday-Friday) with occasional weekends and holidays as assigned
Conducts tours of plant and checks engines, generators, pumps, tanks, filters, valves and other equipment for proper functioning.- Records readings from meters, instruments and computers.
- Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
- Collects samples of wastewater effluent; performs tests such as chlorine residuals, pH, etc.
- Performs minor maintenance and lubrication on equipment; cleans and services pumps, motors and other equipment.
- Calibrates and cleans meters to ensure proper operation.
- Operates the solids handling equipment; runs the gravity belt thickener; adjusts flow, polymer and belt speed settings;
- Pumps scum pits and wet wells as needed.
- Performs scheduled and emergency operations as needed.
- Performs general custodial and grounds maintenance work.
- Monitors seepage hauls when on facility site.
- Answers phones and greets visitors; directs them to the proper individual.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Some knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a wastewater treatment plant; some knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations; some knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; some knowledge in preparing reports and related documents; some knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to conduct routine laboratory tests; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; skill in the use and care of hand tools; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire. Obtain a North Carolina Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator certification within one year of employment. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for position.
Miscellaneous Information
The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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