Thank you for your interest in employment with the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District.
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is now accepting applications for employment for the following position(s):
Summer Internship - Posted 04/10/2025 - Multiple Positions
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is currently looking for Student Interns to join our operation during the busy summer months. Duties will be to assist the Operator in Responsible Charge in the operations and maintenance of District assets, buildings, and grounds.
Preferred applicants are high school or college students with an interest in water and wastewater systems. Applicant must possess basic knowledge or ability to learn and practice water and wastewater utility procedures and maintenance; and possess willingness and physical ability to perform manual labor.
Job Duties and Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
• General maintenance and operation of the facilities
• Assist with water/wastewater laboratory analysis
• Assist with water/wastewater plant operations
• Assist with various clerical work
• Additional duties as may be assigned
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds from ground level to waist level and 25 pounds to above shoulder level throughout a scheduled work shift.
• Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and the ability to work on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to verbally communicate by means of spoken words
• Position requires acceptable corrected vision and acceptable corrected hearing.
This is a safety sensitive position. Must pass physical exam, including drug and alcohol testing.
Salary: Up to $12.00/hour
Applicants must be at least seventeen (17) years of age.
Summer interns are not eligible for fringe benefits.
Application deadline: May 30, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. EDT.
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer.
It is RRSD practice to post vacant positions for a minimum of ten (10) business days. The open position job announcement will contain an opening and closing date, and applications for an open position will be accepted up to 5:00 PM on the advertised closing date.
How to apply:
After applying online, applicants will receive an email requesting confirmation of their signature and email address.
Applicants must confirm their email address to complete the application process.
Once applicants confirm their email address, your application is complete. Applicants may receive an additional email with a signed attachment that is password protected. The completed and signed application is password protected for the applicant's protection. No further action is required.
RRSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Evaluation of qualifications is based upon job related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, disability or other protected category under local, state, or federal law.
Individuals selected for conditional offer of employment must pass physical examination, drug/alcohol test, and background investigation; which may include employment, education, criminal records, credit history, publicly available social media search, motor vehicle and license record checks. You must have the legal right to work in the US. You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of North Carolina. Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District recognizes the ACT Work Keys National Career Readiness Certificate in support of Halifax County maintaining its Work Ready Community status. Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is a drug-free workplace.
Employment Application Information
An RRSD employment application must be completed by all applicants to be considered for posted positions. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the employment application.
RRSD provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.
Give complete information on your education and work history (“see Resume” is not acceptable). List separately each job held and your duties for each position when you worked for one employer and held more than one position. Check for accuracy, sign and date application. Unsigned applications will not be processed. Employment applications are valid for only the position for which applied. If applicants are interested in other posted vacancies, they will need to submit a separate application.
