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Current Openings

Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator Night Shift (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – See Position Description
Category: Water Treatment / Utilities
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Water Treatment Plant
Salary Range: $46,235.28 – $88,277.28
Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts – Night Shift 8PM – 8AM
Closing Date: May 8, 2026 or until filled Summary
Details: This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation, repair, and maintenance of a water purification plant.

Lifeguard (Seasonal)
City of Statesville, NC
Seasonal (Less than 6 Months of Employment) 
Category: Recreation / Athletics & Fitness
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Recreation Admin, Athletics, Rec Center, Programs, Pool
Salary: $14.81 Hourly
Schedule: Varies Facility Hours: Mon-Sat, 8:30am-8:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm-6:30pm
Closing Date: April 30, 2026 or until filled
Job Overview: This position is responsible for ensuring safety in and around the water by preventing and responding to emergencies; responsible for supervising all the activities performed in and around the pool area.

Police Officer (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time 
Category: Law Enforcement
Department: Police
Salary Range: $50,952.72* – $84,062.16 Annually
Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts – Permanent Days or Permanent Nights
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Details: Sworn Law Enforcement Officers are eligible for the following Pay Incentives: 5% Pay Increase after Successfully completing 6-month probationary period. Other pay incentives include: Educational Incentives for work related degrees (3% for each degree level up to 9% maximum). 

Police Officer Recruit (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time
Category: Law Enforcement
Department: Police
Starting Rate of Pay: $46,217.60 annually
Closing Date: April 13, 2026
Deatils: This position is a recruiting and training-level job used for persons hired to learn the duties of a Police Officer with The City of Statesville Police Department. Individuals classified as a police recruit should meet all the essential job functions and qualifications of the police officer role with the exception of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification. Incumbents in this job class undergo a formal, comprehensive program in BLET. Upon successful completion of BLET, individuals are promoted to a sworn officers.

Skilled Laborer – Parks Maintenance (Full-Time)
Parks Maintenance Division
Full-Time
Category: Building Maintenance / Trades / Maintenance / Construction Maintenance / Construction Trades
Department: Recreation & Economic Vitality
Division: Parks/Public Grounds/Cemeteries
Starting Salary: $34,756.80 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm with some weekends
Closing Date: April 21, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the Parks Maintenance division of the City’s Recreation and Parks department.

Skilled Laborer – Water Maintenance (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $34,756.80 – $57,345.60 Annually
Category: Maintenance / Utilities / Construction Maintenance
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Water Maintenance
Salary Range: $34,756.80 – $57,345.60 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM
Closing Date: April 13, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city’s water/sewer department.

Street Superintendent (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $68,286.40 – $112,652.80 Annually
Category: Administration / Public Works
Department: Public Works
Division: Street Maintenance
Salary: $68,286.40 – $112,652.80 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Job Overview: This position performs responsible supervisory and administrative work directing the operations of the Streets Division, including the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other public right-of-way infrastructure. The position plans and coordinates work, supervises staff, manages division budgets, and ensures compliance with…
Posted 3 weeks ago | Closes in 5 days

Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee – 3rd Creek (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $38,022.40 – $62,732.80 Annually
Category: Water Treatment / Wastewater
Department: Public Utilities
Division: 3rd Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
 Salary Range: $38,022.40 – $62,732.80 Annually
Work Schedule: M – F, 7am – 3:30pm until training is complete; then night shift 8pm – 8am, Pittman Schedule 2on/3off, 3on/2off
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for learning all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities; responsible for assisting certified wastewater control operators with duties and maintenance of the plant.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Certified) I, II, III, or IV – Night Shift
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $41,910.96 – $69,167.28 Annually
Category: Water Treatment / Wastewater
Department: Public Utilities
Division: 3rd Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Salary: $41,910.96 – $69,167.28 Annually
Work Schedule: 8 PM to 8 AM 3 days on/2 days off, then 2 days on/3 days off
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Job Overview: This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

Water Control Operator Trainee/Relief Operator (Full-Time)
City of Statesville, NC
Full-Time – $41,932.80 – $69,180.80 Annually
Category: Water Treatment / Utilities
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Water Treatment Plant
Salary Range: $41,932.80 – $69,180.80 annually
Schedule: Will work 8 hour days while training to obtain certification and then will transition to permanent night shift 12 hours 8PM – 8AM.