Water Systems Operator
Date Posted: 03/22/2022
Department: Public Works
Compensation: $28,296
Hours: Full-time
Deadline: 04/05/2022
Under direct supervision, provides technical services, maintains distribution/service lines and meter services for the water system. Reports directly to Water System Manager.
- Collects water samples for water system and Woodlawn Roadside Park as required by DEQ (Department Environmental Quality) and deliver to State approved lab for analysis with appropriate forms.
- Monthly reading of water meters.
- Check chlorine levels at water flushers as required and log on appropriate forms.
- Daily reading of Master Meter (M-F) and log on appropriate form.
- Exercising all valves annually and log on appropriate form.
- Exercise / flow all fire hydrants annually and log on appropriate form.
- Keep all fire hydrants clean, painted, and clear of obstructions.
- Keep all flushers clean and clear of obstructions.
- Mow / weed eat all flushers and fire hydrants as needed.
- Install, change, lock out or turn on meters as directed.
- Locate and mark water lines as instructed by 811.
- Available 24/7 for emergency call in due to water line breaks / disruptions.
- Performs various safety operations as needed with Nebo Water operations and installations.
- Performs various operations and inspections related to Fire Sprinklers and riser operations at the Universal Complex.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Ability to obtain Flagger Certification
Within a two-year period of accepting this position operator will obtain then maintain a C-Distribution Certification from NCWTFOCB (North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board).
Within a four-year period of accepting this position operator will obtain then maintain a B-Distribution Certification from NCWTFOCB (North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board).
Benefited after 90 days
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Sick, vacation, and holiday pay
Membership in the Local Government Retirement System
Supplemental retirement 401k/457
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED
APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.
McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.
McDowell County participates in E-Verify.
Applications are available:
- on our website: www.mcdowellgov.com- under “Employment Opportunities
- McDowell County Administration Building: 60 East Court St Marion, NC 28752
- McDowell County Administration Annex: 100 Spaulding Rd, Suite #1 Marion, NC 28752
- Employment Security Commission: 316 Baldwin Ave Marion, NC 28752
Applications can be submitted:
- in the locked box at the County Administration building: 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
- in person at the Administration Annex: 100 Spaulding Rd, Suite #1 Marion, NC 28752
- By mail to: McDowell County Human Resources, 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
- By email to: employment@mcdowellgov.com
- By fax to: 828-659-9476
