OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I - PROVISIONAL - 40011150, 40011151

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

*THERE ARE TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE*
 

*THESE POSITIONS ARE PROVISIONAL, TIME-LIMITED FOR ONE YEAR UPON DATE OF HIRE*
 

*FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS*
 

*NOTE: THIS POSITION MAY BE ON A ROTATING SCHEDULE* 
 

*THIS POSTING IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the Operations & Maintenance I position is to perform routine skilled and technical work in the operation of the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant (TWWTP). The TWWTP is rated for an average daily flow of 12 million gallons per day and is specifically designed to meet future nutrient load requirements for the Jordan Lake nutrient management strategy. The TWWTP serves the southeast portion of Durham County inside and outside the Durham City limits and serves the Research Triangle Park within Durham County.  The collection and treatment of domestic sewage and wastewater is vital to public health and clean water. It is among the most important factors responsible for the general level of good health enjoyed in the United States. 

This position works under the supervision of the Utility Supervisor according to set procedures and is subject to working rotating shifts to provide continual coverage of the wastewater treatment plant.

For more information about the Utilities Division at Durham County please visit: Durham County Utilities Jobs (dconc.gov)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
 

• Assists with operating, adjusting, and maintaining equipment at TWWTP facility; monitors plant operations by observing plant processes; monitors chemical feeds; collects and analyzes process control lab samples; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring, and complies with work safety rules and procedures.
• Cleans and performs minor predictive and preventative maintenance repairs on plant equipment; cleans assigned work areas; and receives and unloads bulk chemical deliveries.
• Maintains records, logs, databases, documentation, and online systems; enters and updates data to document maintenance; reviews and verifies records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• General knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques used in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities;
• General knowledge of chemical, physical, and bacteriological analyses of wastewater;
• General knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the equipment used in wastewater treatment;
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations related to wastewater treatment and laboratory analyses;
• Skill in planning, organizing and prioritizing work;
• Skill in the use of a computer;
• Skill in oral and written communication and the ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

UNAVOILDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

• The work is typically performed in both an office and the wastewater treatment facility, while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• The employee is required to use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) while being exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals.
• The work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather and requires the use of protective devices.
• The employee occasionally lifts light objects (20 to 50 pounds), climbs ladders, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and six months of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, wastewater system inspection, or related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 

Must possess a Grade I NC Biological Water Pollution Control Operator certification and a valid North Carolina driver's license with a three-year acceptable driving record for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.  Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer