Henderson Human Resources
Job Opportunities

The positions listed below are open for applications, all applications will be accepted until the closing date for each position. 

Job Title: Chief Plant Operator 
Department: Kerr Lake Regional Water Plant 
Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled 
Salary Range: $40,000 to $50,000 
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Job Description:
Assists the Plant Director in advanced technical and supervisory work in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and equipment. Work involves responsibility for scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing work, coordinating training, conducting performance evaluations, monitoring employee performance, and overseeing the operation of the plant. Controls the flow and processing of water, wastewater sludge and final effluent; establishes operating parameters and implements process adjustments; schedules backwashing of filters, maintenance, pumping and delivery of sludge to landfill; ensures special laboratory tests are conducted; schedules outside maintenance services. Supervises personnel engaged in plant operations and related activities; ensures standard operating procedures are followed; makes assignments; monitors and reviews work assignments; participates in the training of new employees; recommends disciplinary actions and evaluates performance; performs the duties of the Plant Manager/Director in their absence. Handles immediate problems with water quality, operations, equipment malfunctions on a daily basis; responds to plant on-call on 24 hour basis. Performs administrative duties such as assisting with budget preparation, reviewing and auditing payroll; writing and reviewing monthly reports. Performs laboratory tests in absence of Chemist; operates plant in absence of operators. Take samples from booster stations in various locations around the City. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Be willing to perform other similar duties as assigned. 
Requirements:
Graduation from high school (or GED) and six years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of a treatment facility, or any equivalent combination of accepted education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Possession of a Class A Surface Water Certification and Grade I physical/Chemical Wastewater certification as issued by the state. Thorough knowledge of modern laboratory techniques related to treatment and analysis. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, materials, and operating procedures of a treatment plants. Considerable knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the operation of potable water systems and treatment plants. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved with chemicals, high voltage electricity, climbing high altitudes, dangerous atmospheric conditions in confined spaces and bio-hazards associated with the work. Thorough knowledge of the construction and operation of valves, pumps, and backflow prevention devices. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices associated with utility operations administration. Knowledge of all laws and ordinances governing backflow prevention. 

Questions about a posting should be emailed to the Human Resources department.

Please forward all applications along with resume' to:

City of Henderson

Attn: Human Resources Dept.

134 Rose Avenue

PO Box 1434

Henderson, NC 27536

Applications can be picked up at City Hall or downloaded below. 

Employee Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• N.C. Local Government Retirement System
• Local Government Federal Credit Union
• Annual Health Fair
• Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon
• Annual Employee Service and Retirement Awards Banquet
• Employee Assistance Program

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