Employment Opportunities

NATURAL GAS TECHNICIAN

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Posted on 05-24-2023

Natural Gas Technician

The City of Bessemer City is seeking a highly qualified professional and motivated candidate to work for the City.  The Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Natural Gas Technician.  Candidates should be tactful, respectful, and demonstrate the City’s core values while performing duties and responsibilities.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Salary Information

Grade 11 (non-exempt): $34,773.99.00-$52,161.54 (depending on qualifications)

Applying Process

Anyone who feels they meet the minimum requirements and are interested in the position may apply online complete the application and submit to Hydeia Hayes–Human Resources.  

All applications must be submitted online.

Contact Information

Hydeia Hayes—Human Resources

EMAIL: hhayes@bessemercity.com

General Statement of Duties

An employee in this class performs a variety of work servicing gas distribution system needs and responding to customer requests. Work involves valve maintenance, meter installation, line locations, and cathodic protection inspections.  Work also includes considerable construction and maintenance work in installing and repairing gas main and service lines, meters, excavating to proper depth, fusing pipes and related tasks.  Work also includes responsibilities for making stoppels and taps on pressurized steel gas lines.  Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils.  Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work.  Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation and review of records for adherence to standard trade and safety practices and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Participates as part of a crew to construct, repair and maintain gas main and service lines; fuses gas pipes, installs cathodic protection, odorizes lines, inspects valves, locates underground lines, paints meters, and wraps above ground lines for protection from rust. Installs stoppels and makes taps on pressurized steel gas lines. Operates back hoes, trenchers, boring equipment, tapping machines, electro-fusion equipment, cathodic protection meters, and various meters and gauges.

Installs, services and tests gas meters; responds to customer requests regarding odors or high consumption; connects and disconnects customer service; locates and repairs small leaks; completes work orders.

Connects gas service; re-lights pilot lights or re-starts furnaces.

Conducts surveys to determine cathodic protection readings.

Locates City gas lines for contractors, utility crews and property owners.

Exercises, greases, and inspects gas valves; makes drawings of valve and other system appurtenance locations.

Reads and records charts at meter stations; sets regulator pressures and relief valves on regulator stations.

Inspects contractor installations of gas pipes and fusion joints for adherence to trade standards; completes records of work and inspection activities.

Sets up safe work zones; flags traffic.

Additional Job Duties

Performs other tasks as required.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of natural gas utility lines.

Considerable knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, location, and replacement of gas lines and appurtenances.

Working knowledge of city engineering standards and specifications related to gas system installation methods and materials.

Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.

Working knowledge of the municipal gas service policies and procedures.

Skill in the use of construction equipment including back hoes, trenchers, electric fusion machines, and related equipment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.

Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and mitigate the related hazards.

Ability to read utility maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to keep simple records of work activities.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to inspect fusions joints, read utility maps and diagrams, read measurement devices, and prepare records and calculations.

Desirable Education and Experience   

Graduation from high school and experience in gas system construction and/or maintenance, including some experience in heavy equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of valid North Carolina commercial driver’s license.

Certification to perform gas line fusion and taps on pressurized steel gas lines.

City of Bessemer City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

• Benefits:
  401(k)
  401(k) matching
  Dental insurance
  Disability insurance
  Employee assistance program
  Flexible spending account
  Health insurance
  Life insurance
  Paid time off
  Professional development assistance
  Retirement plan
  Tuition reimbursement
  Vision insurance

WATER PLANT SUPERVISOR

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Posted on 05-10-2023

Salary
Grade 18 (non-exempt) (Pay depending on qualifications)

Job Type
Full-time

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Applying Process

Anyone who feels they meet the minimum requirements and are interested in the position may apply online at www.bessemercity.com/employment-opportunties, complete the application and submit to Hydeia Hayes–Human Resources.  

All applications must be submitted online.

Contact Information

Hydeia Hayes—Human Resources

EMAIL:

hhayes@bessemercity.com

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult professional, technical, and managerial work in planning, organizing, and directing a variety of public works and public utilities activities including: maintenance and analysis of water and wastewater treatment and all associated equipment and operations. Serves as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC). Works under the direction of the Water Division Supervisor.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class assists with monitoring industries and remediation sites by sampling, coordinating the analysis of samples, and evaluating and reporting results against permitted levels of various environmentally sensitive properties. Work also involves assisting with the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program, monitoring state and federal regulatory requirements and researching and instituting program changes to comply; preparing a variety of records and reports as required by the state; working with industries to monitor discharge, reduce harmful elements in discharge, and identify strategies to reduce cost for industries and city of discharge treatment; and performing operational and laboratory work at the plant as needed. The employee is subject to hazards associated with wastewater and chemical work including exposure to electrical current, and chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Work around raw sewage is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for conformance to testing and reporting procedures, program effectiveness, and accuracy.

An employee in this class plans for twenty-four hour operations of a water treatment facility to provide potable water and oversees all components of an effective pretreatment program to ensure that wastewater is disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Work is performed in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations. Work involves planning and assigning work to subordinates, inspecting the operations of the plant through observation and analysis of laboratory results, insuring proper preventative maintenance and repairs, overseeing the operations of a State certified laboratory, and supervision of a State certified industrial pretreatment program. Work involves considerable public contact, initiative and judgment.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Plans, organizes and directs the work of subordinates engaged in plant operations and process control, industrial pretreatment, laboratory analysis, and preventative maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities.

Establishes, maintains and analyzes a variety of reports as required and as needed for effective management decision-making.

Monitors and maintains pumps and equipment; monitors the plant SCADA system

Supervises laboratory operations, reviews reports and records for accuracy and to review operations, supervises contracted or in-house analysis of more complex properties and industrial samples.

Sets up sampling systems to monitor compliance of individual industries with their permit levels; communicates with industries concerning compliance and noncompliance; inspects industrial sites for compliance; maintains records and analyzes program results; recommends changes in program to implement frequently changing regulations; monitors and records data for remediation sites.

Coordinates laboratory analysis for pretreatment sample analysis, inspects results; generates information for surcharging when necessary.

Assists with calculating industrial permits; communicates and corresponds with industries; monitors industry performance in meeting permitted levels; assesses fines for noncompliance.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public works and water/wastewater administration, planning and construction.

Serves as Operator in Responsible Charge of a Grade A water treatment facility, with a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water and/or wastewater treatment.         

Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to water and/or wastewater treatment.       

Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic trades as applied to wastewater and water treatment facilities and equipment maintenance and repairs.

Ability to operate a computer for data storage, retrieval and analysis.

Ability to analyze information and make effective decisions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, industrial officials, regulatory officials, contractors, and other employees, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the basic life functions of stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, grasping, talking, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess visual acuity to prepare and analyze laboratory results and data, to operate a microcomputer, and to perform visual inspection of measurement devices.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from a community college or technical school with a degree in environmental science or related field, and considerable treatment plant operations experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license. 

Possession of a NC Grade A Surface Water Treatment Certification

Possession of a NC Laboratory Certification

Possession of a NC Process Grade I Physical/Chemistry Certification

Possession of a Wastewater Operator’s Grade IV level certificate from the State of North Carolina.

City of Bessemer City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

• Benefits:
  401(k)
  401(k) matching
  Dental insurance
  Disability insurance
  Employee assistance program
  Flexible spending account
  Health insurance
  Life insurance
  Paid time off
  Professional development assistance
  Retirement plan
  Tuition reimbursement
  Vision insurance

POLICE OFFICER

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Posted on 03-15-2021

Salary
$50,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Application Deadline: Until filled

Job Description
A current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification is required in order to apply for this job. (BLET Completion)

Police Officer: An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties. Such duties may include but not limited to: patrolling the city during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and major crime cases; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties. Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant or Police Captain and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports.

Job Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Driver’s License;
Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Additional Information

Anyone who feels they meet the minimum requirements and are interested in the position may apply online at www.bessemercity.com/employment-opportunities and complete an electronic employment application (see below)

City of Bessemer City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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