Job Description

Salary

$39,620.20 - $79,642.29 Annually

Location

Reidsville Water Treatment Plant, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00063

Department

Water Treatment Plant

Opening Date

12/23/2025

Closing Date

1/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

City of Reidsville, North Carolina

The City of Reidsville is seeking an experienced and licensed Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator to join its Utilities team at a municipal water treatment facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. This position is ideal for a certified operator who values excellence in drinking water quality, regulatory compliance, and public health protection.

About the Facility

The City of Reidsville Water Treatment Plant is a professionally operated municipal facility dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water to the community. In 2024, the plant earned a significant achievement for the first time in its history -- the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award, presented by the NC Division of Water Resources.

Only 63 water treatment plants statewide received this designation, recognizing facilities that consistently surpassed federal and state drinking water standards through exceptional operational performance, optimization, and commitment to excellence.

This award reflects the City's strong operational culture, attention to detail, and dedication to continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, the Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator performs advanced operational, monitoring, and laboratory duties to ensure the production of safe, high-quality drinking water in compliance with all EPA and NCDEQ regulations. This position requires a licensed operator capable of working independently, making process control decisions, and supporting a culture of excellence and compliance.

Operators work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations, as required for a continuous-operation facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and optimize water treatment processes to meet or exceed regulatory standards Monitor SCADA systems and make process control adjustments as needed Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses in accordance with regulatory requirements Maintain accurate operational, laboratory, and compliance records Perform routine inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting of plant equipment and systems Respond to alarms, emergencies, and water quality events Assist with preventive maintenance activities and minor equipment repairs Support optimization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives Assist with startup, testing, and operation of new equipment or treatment modifications Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and regulatory requirements Provide guidance or mentoring to less experienced operators, as assigned Participate in on-call and emergency response rotations

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED Current North Carolina Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification (Grade appropriate to assignment; Grade B or A preferred) Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating a municipal water treatment facility Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs Valid North Carolina driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Grade A North Carolina Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification Experience working in a high-performing or optimized water treatment facility Strong laboratory and water quality analysis experience Familiarity with SCADA systems and automated process controls Experience supporting regulatory inspections and compliance reporting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough understanding of water treatment processes and drinking water regulations Ability to interpret laboratory results, operational data, and treatment trends Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team committed to excellence Commitment to public health protection and environmental stewardship

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with certification level and experience. The City of Reidsville offers a competitive benefits package, including:



North Carolina Local Government retirement Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave Continuing education and certification support

100% Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee; City-subsidized rates for spouse and dependents Retiree health and dental insurance until Medicare eligibility + 100% employer-paid with 30 years in N.C. Retirement System, the last 10 served in Reidsville
+ 50% employer-paid with 25 years in N.C. Retirement System, the last 10 served in Reidsville)
Local Government Employees Retirement System membership + Vested at 5 years
+ Requires 6% employee contribution
5% Employer contribution to 401(k) plan for general employees + No employee contribution required
Employer-paid life insurance at 1 times the annual salary (capped at $200,000) Local Government Employees Retirement System death benefit + 1 times annual salary
+ Minimum $25,000
+ Maximum $50,000
Voluntary (employee-paid) benefits include: accident plan, cancer plan, critical illness plan, long-term disability plan, short-term disability plan, term life plan for employee and dependents, vision plan, whole life plan, flexible spending (FSA) for unreimbursed medical and/or dependent care Professional development appropriate to the position (dues, memberships, conferences, training opportunities, etc.) Mileage reimbursement for City-related travel Longevity pay - paid annually in November + $50 per year of service beginning after the second year of service
+ Maximum at $1,500/annually
Vacation leave accruals starting at 10 days per year, based on years of service + Maximum 240 hours
+ Excess rolls into Sick Leave once a year
+ Credit may be given for other municipal government service
Sick leave accruals at 12 days per year with no maximum + Unused sick leave converts to service credit at retirement
Employees with prior service with an LGERS contributing employer may transfer in unused sick leave from their previous employer to the City of Reidsville Fourteen paid holidays annually + Includes one personal holiday and one floating holiday to be used at a time selected by the employee and approved by their supervisor
Free admission to, and use of, Lake Reidsville facilities for employees and dependents living at home (includes one week of camping each year) Free employee membership at the City of Reidsville Fitness Center

Employer

Reidsville

Address

230 W Morehead St



Reidsville, North Carolina, 27320

Phone

3363491034

Website

https://www.reidsvillenc.gov/