The Team Member in this position is responsible for executing services related to water and wastewater utilities on behalf of the company’s clients as assigned. Incumbents will perform routine to complex technical and administrative assignments related to the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for maintaining an open, collaborative, team-oriented work environment with peers, Leaders, Management, and team members
Act as the Operator in Responsible Charge for one or more water and or wastewater facilities, perform the duties required to properly maintain and repair client or company water and /or wastewater systems in accordance with company policies and the rules of the State of North Carolina
Works with various company departments to ensure the timely completion of various assigned tasks.
Coordinates with office team members on the preparation of reports for compliance purposes that may include but not limited to: DMRs, NDMR, Water Usage Reports, Wastewater Performance Reports, Annual Report, Consumer Confidence Report, etc
Executes operations and maintenance activities associated with the water and wastewater facilities, including but not limited to main lines, valves, service lines, hydrants, pumps, reservoirs, motor control centers, automatic control valves, cleanouts, lift stations, manholes, odor control facilities, pressure and chemical booster stations
Executes preventive maintenance programs for various water and wastewater facilities, including pump efficiency tests, automatic control valves, motor control centers, gas engines, pump and chemical buildings and structures, fences and gates, lighting, landscaping, paving, testing and repair of production meters, etc
Notifies supervisor or other team members, as appropriate, of activities that result in interruption of customer service, non-compliance with state or company policies/procedures, near misses, accidents, safety issues, major equipment failures/repairs, ALL sanitary sewer overflows, water quality or availability issues and necessary corrective actions
Ensure compliance with the State of North Carolina standards pertaining to the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities under their responsibility
Collect samples according to the approved monitoring plan for the facilities under their responsibility
Responses to service interruptions and customer requests with the office team to provide prompt, courteous and efficient dispatch of company resources
Executes the completion of daily work assignments, ensuring activities are performed in compliance with all Envirolink, Federal and state safety regulations and procedures
Keeps daily time records and ensures data entry to monitor time, materials/equipment utilized on projects underway and completed
Ensures that safety precautions and procedures are followed in various work activities and instructs subordinates
Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, and monitoring of water/wastewater operations
Notifies customers of scheduled and emergency outages
Develops knowledge of system operations, control settings, and plant/lift station operations
Ability to execute various programs related to municipal service and utilities such as: System Flushing Program, Cross-Connection Control Program, Spill Response Program and Preventative Maintenance Program
Reads and interprets technical and operational documents, manuals, blueprints, and diagrams
Familiar with all aspects of field activities related to water and wastewater
Familiar with all aspects of the water distribution and wastewater collection/treatment/disposal systems
Works under general leadership
Responsible for identifying gaps in resources and bring those gaps to the attention of supervisor
Communicates, both orally and written, with local officials, company management and team, customers, and others
Performs daily activities in order to best meet service objectives, regulatory requirements and company goals
Responsible for the proper execution of service orders, work orders, and projects on time and on budget
Attends safety meetings and communicates safety issues
Responsible for executing work assignments in compliance with OHSA, DOL, and ensuring a safe and drug free workplace
Provide on call duty
Participate in activities of various professional organizations, and attend seminars and training courses when necessary to maintain technical competency
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

US Citizen. E-Verification required
No felonies or major misdemeanors
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in field operations programs

Prefer possession of two or more North Carolina water and wastewater certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Excellent communication skills required including demonstrated fluency with reading, writing and speaking the English language
Good math skills
Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Envirolink is a drug-free workplace. Initial and random drug testing is required.

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