Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (CERTIFIED) - 4th Creek (Full-Time)
Salary
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Location
City of Statesville, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202600350
Department
Public Utilities
Division
4th Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Opening Date
09/18/2026
Closing Date
10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Job Overview
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Certified (4th Creek WWTP)
Public Utilities Department
Salary Range: Operator I - $20.76 - $34.26 Hourly
Operator II - $22.89 - $37.76 Hourly
Operator III - $24.03 - $39.64 Hourly
Operator IV - $26.50 - $43.72 Hourly
FLSA Position Class: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: 12-hour shift, 8AM - 8 PM, 3days on/ 2 days off, 2 days on/ 3 days off
Posting Closing Date: October 8, 2026
Summary
This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Conducts regular tours of the plant, equipment, and adjacent buildings.
- Monitors and records readings from gauges, meters, control panels, and other instruments.
- Conducts frequent equipment checks.
- Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatuses to meet changing operating conditions.
- Performs various tests.
- Operates dewatering press, changes disk charts.
- Pumps sludge, drains tanks, cleans clarifiers, and skims grease from settling tanks.
- Cleans and services pumps, motors, and other equipment.
- Makes minor or emergency repairs; performs minor preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
- Performs general plant maintenance and cleaning duties.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures in performing duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Operator I
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Possession of a valid NC Wastewater Treatment Operator I certification.
- Ability to obtain a NC Wastewater Treatment Operator II certification (within 18 months of promotion).
Operator II
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Possession of a valid NC Wastewater Treatment Operator II certification.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant.
Operator III
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Possession of a valid NC Wastewater Treatment Operator III certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant.
Operator IV
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Possession of a valid NC Wastewater Treatment Operator IV certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, or any valid driver's license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the operating characteristics, maintenance requirement, tools, and equipment required of wastewater treatment plant operations.
- Knowledge of the state and federal water and wastewater treatment quality regulations.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the necessary safety precautions for this work.
- Ability to detect defects in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
- Ability to conduct routine water quality tests, read meters and charts accurately, and then correctly record results.
- Ability to operate, maintain, and repair a variety of wastewater collection and treatment equipment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and create detailed reports.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the public.
Job Related Physical Activity Requirements
This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to respond to spoken words and to receive and understand information; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring or testing devices, operation of machines or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions
The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, rain, fumes, odors, dust, gases, oils, cutting fluids, vibration, poor ventilation, wastewater, and hazards including exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, and work in narrow or confined spaces and may be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Employees are required to be "on-call," and may work nights, weekends, or during emergency situations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits At A Glance
Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees' benefits differ from full-time employees' benefits and are listed below.
Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Health Care Insurance PPO or HDHP/Prescription Drug Program
- Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
- Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Secondary Language Incentive Pay
- Bereavement Leave
Retirement Benefits
- Pension Plan - NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
- NC 401(k) Empower
- NC Roth 401(k) Empower
- NC 401(k) Match Empower
- 457(b) Nationwide
- Roth 457(b) Nationwide
- Fireman's Pension Fund
Time-Off Benefits
- Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
- Military Differential Pay
Wellness Benefits
- Health Fair
- Biometric Screening
- Flu Shots
- Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
- Wellness Activity Calendar
- See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts
Additional Benefits
- Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
- Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
- Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
- Employee Appreciation Picnic
- Veterans Breakfast
- Service Award Program
- Career Development (eligible departments)
- Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
- Cellphone Discounts
- City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness
- Group Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance
Safety Benefits (Eligibility: based on job position)
- Boot Vouchers - yearly
- Safety Glasses - every (2) years
- Hearing Tests - yearly
- Uniforms (eligible departments)
Police Department Benefits
- Law Enforcement Officers' Separation Allowance
- Degree Incentive
- Certification Incentive
- Specialized Unit Incentive
- Shift Differential Pay
- 401(k) 5% Contribution
- Uniform Stipend (based on position)
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Part-Time Employee Benefits
- Health Fair
- Flu Shots
- Employee Appreciation Picnic
- Veteran's Breakfast
- Service Awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program - Working Advantage Benefits
- Biometric Screening
- 457(b) Nationwide
- Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
- Wellness Activity Calendar
- See HR for Fitness Center Discounts
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
02
Do you possess a Wastewater Treatment Grade I or higher certification?
- No I do not posses any wastewater certifications.
- Yes, I posses a Wastewater Treatment Grade I certification.
- Yes, I posses a Wastewater Treatment Grade II certification.
- Yes, I posses a Wastewater Treatment Grade III certification.
- Yes, I posses a Wastewater Treatment Grade IV certification.
03
How many years of experience do you have in the the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant?
- I have less than one year of experience and it is listed on this application.
- I have at least one year of experience and it is listed on this application.
- I have at least two years of experience and it is listed on this application.
- I have three or more years of experience and it is listed on this application.
Required Question
Employer City of Statesville (NC)
Address 301 S. Center Street
Statesville, North Carolina, 28677
Phone 704-878-3571
Website www.statesvillenc.net