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Plant Operations Specialist II

Salary

$52,903.00 - $82,086.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full time with benefits

Job Number

25-05521

Department

Water Management

Opening Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 12:00 AM Eastern

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Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $52,903.00 – $58,326.00 + 1.50 shift differential

Work Day/Hours: 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) (https://www.durhamnc.gov/944/Water-Management) provides critical water and sewer services to the 309,000 plus residents of Durham. In order to deliver these services, more than 375 talented, dedicated employees work to keep safe drinking water flowing throughout the City and manage wastewater effectively. We lead long-term water and wastewater planning and infrastructure development, regularly treat and test systems for environmental compliance, and engage the public in water conservation to ensure all of our customers have clean, safe water every time they turn on the tap. If you share our passion for managing vital water resources, bring your skills and talent to Durham!

We have a Senior Plant Operations Specialist (Water Plant Operator II) vacancy available on the 3rd shift 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. This position is responsible for the operation & maintenance primarily located at the Brown Water Treatment plant with potential coverage and assistance at the Williams Water Treatment Plant when needed. This position covers 3rd shift working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday. This job is subject to recall for weather-related emergencies.

Assigned duties include work at Brown Water Plant, elevated and ground storage tanks, and three pressure zones including the associated pump and storage facilities. Certified operators are required to monitor treatment process components to ensure efficient and effective operations and to work without direct supervision or solo on a shift. You must be readily available by phone with ability to work stand-by/recall when needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

+ Performs as a journey-level plant operator; monitors operational processes and conditions; operates, adjusts, and performs routine predicted maintenance on plant equipment; collects samples and conducts lab analysis as assigned; obtains and interprets data from instruments and lab results; reviews data and makes process adjustments; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational policies and procedures.

+ Inspects plant equipment and systems; calibrates equipment; performs predicted preventative maintenance, including performing minor repairs and maintaining lubricant levels in equipment; ensures proper working condition and functioning of equipment and reports additional maintenance needs.

+ Participates in reviewing operating policies and making recommendations; cleans equipment and assigned areas, including washing filters and removing sludge; and receives and unloads chemicals.

+ Prepares, maintains, and reviews reports, records, logs, work orders, and other documentation; maintains databases and online systems; enters, updates, compiles and submits information; and proofs and reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

+ NC Grade C Surface Water Treatment Operators License

+ Minimum 2 yrs. experience in a surface water treatment facility (or similar work environment)

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

+ Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license, OR If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire

+ Must have intermediate math & chemistry skills to accurately read meters & charts, maintain required records, & interpret readings to make necessary adjustments to treatment processes. This includes multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, & fractions

+ Must be willing and able to be “on call” as needed in emergency situations

Additional Preferred Skills

+ NC Grade B Surface Water Treatment Operators License

+ SCADA literate

+ OSHA: Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, Blood-borne Pathogens, and more

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

+ 12-13 paid holidays per year

+ 13 standard work days of vacation per year

+ 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

+ 2 weeks paid military leave per year

+ Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

+ State and City retirement plans

+ Short and long term disability plans

+ Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

+ City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System

+ Paid funeral leave

+ Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

+ Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

+ 48 hours for volunteer work each year*

+ 4 hours parental leave each year

+ Workman's Compensation Insurance

+ 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

+ 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

+ State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

+ 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

+ State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

+ Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

+ Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

+ Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

+ City of Durham Website

+ Walk in

+ Job fair

+ Employee referral

+ Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***

+ Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***

+ Craig's List

+ Facebook

+ LinkedIn

+ GlassDoor

+ governmentjobs.com

+ Monster.com

+ Indeed.com

+ Employment Security Commission

+ Magazine/Newspaper

+ Other

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

03

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire)

+ I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.

+ I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.

+ I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

04

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

+ Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD or Juris Doctorate

05

How many years of related experience in a surface water treatment facility (or similar work environment) do you have?

+ No related experience

+ Less than 1 year of related experience

+ 1 year but less than 2 years related experience

+ 2 years but less than 6 years related experience

+ 6 or more years related experience

06

Do you have an NC Grade C (or greater) Surface Water Treatment Certification?

+ Yes, I have a NC Grade C Surface Water Treatment Certification (or greater)

+ No, I do NOT have a NC Grade C Surface Water Treatment Certification (or greater)

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Are you able to perform basic math & chemistry calculations? (such as to accurately read meters & charts, maintain required records, & interpret readings to make necessary adjustments to treatment processes. This includes multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, & fractions)

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing to be "on call" as needed in weather-related emergencies situations?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Are you willing to work nights (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) ?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to obtain other work related certifications (as needed)? Such as OSHA: Confined Space, Lock Out/Tag Out, Blood-borne Pathogens, and more

+ Yes

+ No

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