Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Licensed
ApplyPosition Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
DOQ
Location:
Middle River WWTP - North End
Posting Date:
October 1, 2025
Perform routine tasks, necessary tests, and apply judgment based upon training and defined operations and maintenance practices related to the processing of wastewater at treatment facilities and/or pump stations; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Plant Supervisor and/or Senior Operator of the Wastewater Department. (CLICK ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.)
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License. Must possess a Wastewater Works Operator’s license (Class 4,3,2, or 1). Must either possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and the N endorsements or be able to acquire the same within six (6) months of employment. (CLICK ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.)
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence legibly. Speak effectively to members of the organization and conduct yourself in a professional manner. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and to draw and interpret line graphs. Ability to calculate percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot systems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to operate small office equipment and computers for data entry. Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred. Ability to operate small/light equipment, such as power tools; medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers; heavy or complex machinery, such as centrifuge and dump trucks.
