Water Treatment Plant Operator: Trainee, I or II
About The Position
This position involves entry level through journey-level technical work opportunities in the Water Supply Division in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, associated facilities, and plant grounds. Work involves responsibility for the operation, monitoring, and control of the facility on a shift under the close guidance of senior operations personnel. Work involves conducting tests in a microbiology lab; adjusting treatment processes to ensure conformance with applicable standards; operating wells, storage tanks, and booster stations; participating in the maintenance of equipment and facilities; performing data entry on a computer; and preparing operating reports and records. The Water Supply Division is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Town’s Kenneth B. Rollins Water Treatment Plant (WTP), 1 well, 5 water storage tanks, and 4 water booster stations.
Requirements
- HS/GED.
- Ability to obtain a Class IV Water Works Operator License for Water Supply within 18 months (Trainee).
- Ability to obtain a Class III Water Works Operators License for Water Supply (Trainee).
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
- Knowledge in MS Suite applications and computer program applications appropriate to the position.
- Available and able to work shifts (nights, weekends and holidays).
- One year of experience operating a water or wastewater treatment plant facility (Operator I).
- Possession of a current Class III Water Works Operator License for Water Supply as issued by Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR) (Operator I).
- Water or environmental laboratory experience (Operator I & II).
- Knowledge and familiarity with Virginia Waterworks Regulations (Operator I).
- Two years of progressively responsible work in water treatment (Operator II).
- Possession of a Class II Water Works Operator License as issued by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR) (Operator II).
- Experience with industrial computer control systems (SCADA) and process control system (Operator II).
Nice To Haves
- Class IV License Water Works Operator License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR) (Trainee).
- Water or environmental laboratory experience (Trainee).
- Backflow device certification (Operator I & II).
- Experience with SCADA and Process Control Systems (Operator I).
- Completion of VDH/VWEA Operators Short School – Virginia Tech (Operator I).
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or other related science (Operator II).
- Bacteriology Laboratory Experience (Operator II).
Responsibilities
- Operation, monitoring, and control of the water treatment facility on a shift.
- Conducting tests in a microbiology lab.
- Adjusting treatment processes to ensure conformance with applicable standards.
- Operating wells, storage tanks, and booster stations.
- Participating in the maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Performing data entry on a computer.
- Preparing operating reports and records.
Benefits
- Membership to the Town's full-service recreation center
- Enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System
- Excellent healthcare insurance
- Other fringe benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Affordable health insurance coverage
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
- An optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- An optional payroll Roth IRA
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
