Water/Wastewater Operator

County of Culpeper•County of Culpeper, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater plants in accordance with State and Federal water quality regulations. Pay is based on licensure level attained by the employee. Duties and responsibilities vary slightly depending upon licensure level.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
Requires Class 1-4 Wastewater and Water Operators licenses within specified time frame.
Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license
OSHA Industrial including lock out tag out procedures, confined space entry.
Knowledge of the principles, laws, procedures and regulations of water and wastewater treatment
Knowledge of the biological, chemical, and physical processes of water and wastewater treatment
Knowledge and ability to operate, monitor, and maintain water and wastewater plant machinery and equipment
Ability to evaluate operational process performance and to select appropriate actions
Knowledge of appropriate operational responses to emergency situations
Ability to write accurate reports and maintain accurate records
Skilled in using a computer and various software applications
Ability to perform heavy physical work
Ability to follow safety procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Virginia Class B commercial driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Engages in the safe and compliant operation, and monitoring, of the County’s water, wastewater treatment facilities, and distribution and collection systems
Follows standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements for operating water and wastewater treatment systems
Collects regulatory samples and maintains plant records and audit documentation
Maintains appropriate inventories of chemicals, operator supplies and personal protective equipment
Performs a variety of preventive maintenance tasks associated with operating water and sewer treatment systems and associated collection and distribution systems
Reads water meters, conducts utility inspections, and supervises contractors
Inspects construction of water and sewer utilities to ensure they are built to County standards
Reading blueprints and document inspections
Performs general and preventive maintenance, supervise inmate or community service work force, when needed
Class 1 and Class 2 Wastewater Operators may be assigned duties and responsibilities of the Water/Wastewater Lab Manager, when needed