Employment Type : Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License is required for Principal Plant Operators. Applicants with a Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower level plant operator classifications and salary grades/ranges. The hiring range for this position, depending upon qualifications. Through the career development plan operators without or with licenses lower than a Class I license will receive salary increases after passing higher license exams and establishing minimum tenure requirements. Other requirements: Candidate must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at date of hire. Candidate must be able to perform manual labor in the elements. Required duties include use of ladders, lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, and standing or walking for 30 minutes at a time. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record 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. This position is for a Principal Plant Operator focusing on plant operations at Chesterfield County’s wastewater treatment plants. We are currently hiring for night shift positions. The shift is from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, on a continuous three days on-three days off schedule. This is a static shift, which does not rotate. 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.; 3 days on 3 days off; includes evenings, weekends and holidays Utilities
The Principal Plant Operator will perform all operational aspects required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing wastewater treatment. This requires observations and/or adjustments of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes at a wastewater treatment plant. This includes but is not limited to the following:
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. Shift
Operate process equipment and systems associated with wastewater treatment