Treatment Plant Operator: Coffeewood Treatment Plant #01320

DHRM • Culpeper, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities at the Coffeewood Treatment Plant. The position conducts required laboratory analyses and maintains accurate operational documentation to ensure the delivery of safe, potable water in compliance with applicable federal and state standards. The work supports the health and safety of staff and residents, environmental protection, and continuity of facility operations through system monitoring, maintenance, laboratory analysis, and recordkeeping. This is an essential position.

The role requires general knowledge of water treatment plant operations and related control regulations, experience operating mechanical equipment, making routine adjustments, and completing minor repairs. The operator must be able to conduct, interpret, and document laboratory tests accurately, follow safety practices, and maintain detailed operational records and reports. Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a plant operations environment are essential.

Requirements

• General knowledge of water treatment plant operations and associated control regulations.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating mechanical equipment, performing routine adjustments, and completing minor repairs.
• Ability to perform, interpret, and document laboratory testing accurately.
• Ability to follow safety practices and maintain detailed operational records and reports.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a plant operations environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a correctional or institutional environment.
• Familiarity with automated or SCADA-controlled treatment systems.
• Training or certification beyond minimum licensing requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues.
• History of reliable shift work.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs, environmental compliance reporting, or advanced laboratory testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment facilities on a daily basis.
• Monitor treatment systems to ensure safe potable water is provided to consumers and meets federal and state requirements.
• Conduct, interpret, and document required laboratory analyses and tests.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, records, and reports.
• Operate applicable mechanical equipment, make routine adjustments, and complete minor repairs.
• Follow safety practices and support facility operations through proper system monitoring and maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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