About the Department

Work, Serve, Thrive.  With the City of Durham  
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range:  $49,737-$57,588 (+$1.50 shift differential when working an overnight position/shift)
Work Day/Hours: 7-3, 7:30-3:30, and 8-4.  Work holidays on a rotational schedule

More than 300 talented, dedicated employees in the City of Durham’s Water Management Department 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!
 
This position is devoted to the operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities through the performance of skilled labor and technical work. Position serves as an entry-level hiring point for unlicensed and less experienced personnel, with the objective of obtaining required licensing within the time frames established by the City.You Must be willing and able to work a monthly weekend shift on a rotating schedule. You must be readily available by phone with ability to work stand-by/recall when needed.
 
Responsible for operating, adjusting, and maintaining equipment; keeping records; monitoring physical plant operations by observing plant processes; cleaning plant equipment; monitoring chemical feeds; conducting minor repairs; collecting and analyzing samples under close supervision; and observing all work safety rules and procedures.
 

Position Duties

• Assists with operating, adjusting, and maintaining equipment at an assigned water or wastewater facility; monitors physical plant operations by observing plant processes; monitors chemical feeds; collects and analyzes lab samples under close supervision; and complies with work safety rules and procedures.
• Cleans and performs minor repairs on plant equipment; cleans assigned work areas; and receives and unloads chemicals.
• Maintains records, logs, databases, documentation and online systems; enters and updates data to document maintenance; reviews and proofs records to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• Six months of related experience (such as working in a manufacturing/warehousing/utility facility, or general industry experience). 
• Must have current Biological Grade 1 Certification in Wastewater;  and be willing and able to obtain a Biological Grade 2 within two years of hire. 
• Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire

 

Other Qualifications

• Basic math & chemistry calculations to accurately read meters & charts, maintain required records, & interpret readings to make necessary adjustments to treatment processes
• Make mixed arithmetic calculations involving multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, & fractions
• One or more related years of experience 
• CDL is preferred