Water Plant Operator Class 1

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Come make a difference in your community by joining the team at the Water Resources Department as a Water Plant Class 1 Operator to assist in the operation of the Water Treatment plants. Class 1 Water Operator's license preferred. A lower class license may be considered. Starting pay range is 26.62 - 35.69/hourly. Salary is negotiable based on applicant's current Plant Operator Virginia License and relevant experience. Shift Differential offered. This position requires you to work at the College Hill and Abert facilities, 12 hour shifts (day or night shifts) - 2 days/nights on and 2 days/nights off, 365 days a year. Check out the City's competitive benefits! Learn more about the Water Resources Department The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes your application.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Possession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record based on City criteria, may be required to obtain additional licenses as needed
Ownership or approved access to a telephone
Relevant background checks must be completed and approved
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Class 1 Waterworks Operator License is preferred, but a lower class license may be considered
Semi skilled mechanical and/or laboratory work, supplemented by post secondary courses in Science, Math, Engineering or plant operations, highly desirable
Current Water Plant Operator license and relevant experience preferred
May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position

Responsibilities

Operates pumps, control panels, dry and liquid chemical feeders, filters, electric motors and other water plant equipment to produce potable water
Adjusts valves and controls to maintain constant flow of water
Makes routine physical and chemical tests of water samples
Keeps accurate and neat records of test results
Adjusts chemical feed rates
Fills dry chemical hoppers and handles hazardous chemicals
Changes charts on recording meters and gauges
Backwashes filters when needed
Monitors fluctuations of meters and indicators
Makes periodic rounds of plant, locks doors and gates as required
Receives citizen complaints and calls for service and dispatches service crews
Inspects pumping stations around City to determine problems and make minor repairs as necessary
Responds to emergencies as required
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned
When unusual situations occur and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.