Principal Plant Operator (Maintenance)

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

22h • 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. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or maintenance field.
• A Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records 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.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower plant operator classifications and salary grades/ranges.
• Operators with licensees with lower than a Class I license will receive salary increases after passing higher license exams and establishing minimum tenure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance aspects required to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing wastewater treatment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment associated with physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes at a wastewater treatment plant.
• Maintain pumps, valves, compressors, and various other equipment associated with wastewater treatment.
• Clean process tanks, grit chambers, clarifiers, and digesters.
• Perform general plumbing repairs.
• Perform general building maintenance.
• Perform housekeeping.
• Perform relief plant operation shifts as needed.
• Work outdoors.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Salary increases after passing higher license exams and establishing minimum tenure requirements.
• Career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED