POSITION TITLE:
OPERATOR I DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION and SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Under regular supervision, performs responsible technical work in the operation and minor maintenance of equipment at the treatment facilities on an assigned shift. Work involves assisting in maintaining plant compliance; assisting and receiving training in operating wastewater treatment equipment; upon completion of training, operating and making necessary adjustments as needed to equipment within limits defined by standard operating procedures, standard practices, and instructions to ensure maximum efficiency; and performing routine or highly repetitive duties involving sampling and housekeeping of buildings and grounds.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machinery and water treatment well and laboratory equipment including pH meters, microscopes, pumps, autoclaves, computers, calculators, water pumps, etc. 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, bend, reach, lift and stoop.
SKILLS or QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Requires a High School Diploma, or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Shift work and rotating schedule experience preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Required
to apply for and receive Trainee Certificate within 90 days of employment. Must
obtain Class "D" Wastewater Treatment Operator's Certificate within 18
months of employment. Must have a valid
RATE PER HOUR: $15.26 SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Applicants may apply Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 7225 Stall Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 or submit an application to North Charleston Sewer District, Post Office Box 63009, North Charleston, SC 29419 or fax an application to Human Resources at 843-574-3264. Resumes are not accepted unless they are accompanied by an Application.
An Employment Application in PDF Fill-In-Form format may be downloaded from the following link: