Plant Operations Coordinator-Brown Water Treatment Plant
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Plant Operations Coordinator-Brown Water Treatment Plant
Salary
$63,242.00 - $98,103.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
26-05791
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
01/12/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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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: $63,242.00 - $73,203.00
Work Day/Hours: 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Monday - Friday
The City of Durham's Department of Water Management (DWM) (https://www.durhamnc.gov/944/Water-Management) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham's 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set - mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
We having an opening for a Water Treatment Plant Operations Coordinator (Plant Operator III) vacancy available on the 3rd shift , which covers 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Monday - Friday. 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. Assigned duties include work at two water supply facilities, elevated and ground storage tanks, and two 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 rotational stand-by/recall duty.
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinates and operates, maintains, and adjusts treatment plant equipment; prioritizes and assigns work; trains employees; monitors chemical feeds and makes process adjustments; collects samples; performs laboratory analysis; calibrates chemical meters; troubleshoots complex or escalated plant operation issues; and ensures that plant operations comply with permit and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates and performs plant equipment and system inspections; calibrates and tests safety and other plant equipment; performs preventative maintenance, including performing minor repairs and maintaining lubricant levels in equipment, to ensure proper working condition and functioning of equipment.
Participates in reviewing operational policies and makes recommendations; cleans equipment and assigned areas, including washing filters and removing sludge; and loads and unloads bulk chemicals and supplies.
Prepares and coordinates the preparation of reports, records, logs, work orders, and other documentation; maintains databases and online systems; enters, updates, gathers, compiles, reviews and/or submits information; reviews and proofs information for accuracy and completeness.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
Operation, maintenance and process control functions of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
Business math concepts.
Filing and record-keeping principles.
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Modern office technology.
SKILL IN:
Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed (based on assignment).
Monitoring treatment plant processes and making adjustments to comply with permit requirements.
Performing equipment inspections and monitoring maintenance requirements.
Reviewing system data and laboratory testing results and taking appropriate action.
Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
Providing directions to others in order to meet standards.
Providing attention to detail in assignments.
Proofreading and error correction.
Business math computations.
Organizing and maintaining reports, records and files.
Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
Comprehending reference books and manuals.
Operating assigned tools and equipment.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
One year of additional vocational training
Three years of experience in a surface water treatment facility
North Carolina B Surface or higher Water Treatment Operator's Certification or hold an equivalent certification from another state. (North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's license within 2 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
Accurately read meters & charts, maintain required state records, & interpret readings to make necessary adjustments to treatment processes
Work includes basic chemistry and mixed arithmetic calculations involving multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, & fractions
Additional Preferred Skills
NC Laboratory Certification
Minimum 1-year experience working with plant systems via SCADA interface
Minimum 1-year experience using a Computerized Maintenance MGT System (CMMS)
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
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Employee referral
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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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
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How many years of related experience do you have in a surface water treatment facility?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
05
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.
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Do you have a North Carolina Grade B Surface Water Treatment Operator's License (or higher)?
Yes
No
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Do you have a current and valid North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's license?
Yes, I have a current and valid North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's License
No, but I AM willing and able to obtain a North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment License within 2 years of my start date
No, and I am NOT willing or able to obtain a North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's License within 2 years of my start date
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How many years of related experience do you have working with plant systems via SCADA interface?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
09
How many years of related experience do you have using a Computerized Maintenance MGT System (CMMS)?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
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Are you readily available by phone with ability to work rotational stand-by/recall duty?
Yes
No
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Are you able to accurately read meters & charts, maintain required state records, & interpret readings to make necessary adjustments to treatment processes?
Yes
No
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Are you able to perform basic chemistry and mixed arithmetic calculations involving multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, & fractions?
Yes
No
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