Principal Plant Operator - Maintenance (re-ad 26-00249)

Chesterfield County, VA • Chesterfield, VA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Principal Plant Operator focusing on plant maintenance at Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The shift is from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This is a static shift, which does not rotate. The Principal Plant Operator will perform all maintenance aspects required to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing wastewater treatment. This requires preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment associated with physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes at a wastewater treatment plant. Some of the duties and equipment to be maintained at the wastewater plant are described as follow: Pumps, valves, compressors, and various other equipment associated with wastewater treatment; Cleaning process tanks, grit chambers, clarifiers, digesters; General plumbing repairs; Perform general building maintenance; Housekeeping; Perform relief plant operation shifts as needed; Working outdoors; Perform other work as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. PLEASE NOTE:Position is open until filled (first review to begin October 6, 2025).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or maintenance field.
• A Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License is required for Principal Plant Operators; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Applicants with a Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower-level plant operator classifications and salary grades/ranges.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Responsibilities

• Pumps, valves, compressors, and various other equipment associated with wastewater treatment
• Cleaning process tanks, grit chambers, clarifiers, digesters
• General plumbing repairs
• Perform general building maintenance
• Housekeeping
• Perform relief plant operation shifts as needed
• Working outdoors
• Perform other work as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees