Wastewater Treatment Operator - NE Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

Brunswick County Public Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our Northeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant team, located at 10480 Royster Road in Leland, NC. Classified as a Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Facility by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Brunswick County Public Utilities provides wastewater (sewer) services to more than 28,000 retail sewer customers and wholesale customers across a large service area. Our Public Utility team is committed to the community and takes a lot of pride in providing a high level of wastewater treatment service to our customers every day.  
 
The Wastewater Treatment Operator performs responsible technical work in the operation of the Northeast Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment facility, and in the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment equipment to ensure the safety and health of the citizens of Brunswick County. Work involves operating the assigned wastewater treatment plant on a daily basis, periodically checking the wastewater pumps, filter systems and tank levels, and making changes as necessary. Additional duties include calculating chemical feed dosages, reading various charts, graphs, gauges, and meters to ensure proper wastewater treatment and disposal, and handling calls for wastewater and sewer emergencies.
 
The Wastewater Treatment Operator reports to the Chief Utility Plant Operator and is responsible for taking appropriate safety measures and following established safety policies and procedures while performing all work. Employees must exercise independent judgment and demonstrate initiative in all phases of work.
 
Career Ladder
Brunswick County Public Utilities utilizes a career ladder program for advancement which allows employees to further their career in the wastewater services field through promotion as advanced grades of NC Wastewater Operator Certification are attained. Promotions include a 5% increase in pay when all criteria are met. 

• Individuals who do not possess a NC Grade I Biological Certification will be hired at a Trainee level.  
• Training and testing fees for wastewater operator certification are paid for by Brunswick County.
• Placement as a Wastewater Treatment Operator I, II, III, or IV based on NC Certification level and experience.  
• Employees with appropriate certification will be required to serve as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up ORC as necessary.

Shift Schedule
Plant Operators at the Northeast Regional Treatment Plant are scheduled to work Monday – Friday (days) with occasional extended hours as required to meet facility demands.  This position will be placed in an on-call rotation that will involve the operator performing some scheduled weekend work as well as having to respond to emergency calls after hours and/or during inclement weather conditions, as necessary. This position is considered an ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE POSITION under County policy and will be required to work to maintain essential operations during inclement weather, non-emergency closure, and/or closure due to a state of emergency/county disaster.  High school diploma (or equivalent) and experience in wastewater treatment facility; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  

• Valid NC or SC Driver License required.  
• NC Biological Certification (Grade I, II, III, or IV) highly preferred.
• Individuals hired at a Trainee level (no NC certification) will be required to attain a NC Grade I Biological Certification within the probationary period.   

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate a variety of wastewater plant machinery and office equipment including various wastewater pumps, chlorinators, mixers, computers, two-way radios, etc. Must also be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 110 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements: must be able to walk, stand, stoop, bend, climb, and reach.