Water Plant Operator (Licensed)

The Town of Culpeper’s Environmental Services Department is seeking qualified applicants for a Utility Plant Operator. An experienced operator with a water treatment license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia is preferred; however, persons without experience or license will be considered.

The successful candidate will perform technical work operating, monitoring, and adjusting the process of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant; operate well stations and tanks; inspect well sites; collect samples for testing; mix and change chemicals; assist in various plant maintenance operations; and perform other duties as assigned. This position is part of a career ladder with specific duties varying at each level. This position is required to work 12 hour shifts.

Salary is based on career ladder placement, qualifications, and experience:

Utility Operator Trainee (no license) - $16.28/hour

Utility Operator Trainee (Class IV license) - $20.00/hour

Utility Plant Operator I (Class III license) - $22.00/hour

Utility Plant Operator II (Class II license) - $25.80/hour

Senior Utility Plant Operator (Class I license) - $28.40/hour

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and ability to operate a personal computer.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating a water and/or wastewater treatment plant facility. Knowledge of treatment plant principles and operating practices; knowledge of operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a treatment plant; knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; ability to detect flaws in the operation of equipment and determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Application and complete job description are available on our website at www.culpeperva.gov.

Open until filled.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $72,912.22 per year

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• water treatment plant operator (Preferred)