Wastewater​/Water Operator Trainee - Botetourt

JOB POSITION: WASTEWATER/WATER OPERATOR TRAINEE-COMMUNITY SYSTEMS

Division:
Water Quality
Status:
Non-Exempt
Grade: 102
Job Code: 881

Reports to:

Community Systems Supervisor
Date: 08-01-18
Revised Date: 02-26-2025
Last Reviewed Date: 02-26-2025

Performs responsible professional work in the operation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment plant facilities, pumping stations, force mains and other utility facilities. This is professional work in the operation, maintenance and repair of the Authority s water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and other utility facilities, and ensuring that all work and operations are in conformance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances;

performs other duties as assigned. Ability to obtain Class IV Wastewater license or Class IV Water license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works within 18 months of employment.

• Operates and maintains the Authority s water and wastewater treatment system facilities as required by a Class IV Operator.
• Requisition s materials and supplies.
• Performs maintenance as required and directs contracted maintenance work.
• Maintains records and prepares complex reports.
• Subject to 24-hour call and may work varied shifts as assigned. (To be determined)

None.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, techniques and equipment utilized in water and wastewater operations and maintenance.
• Ability to perform operations and maintenance at water and wastewater facilities including treatment plant and pumping stations as required by a Class IV Operator.
• Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled.
• Basic knowledge in the use of hand tools, sockets, wrenches, etc.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts. (To be determined)

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Supplemental course work in environmental studies, chemistry, sewage and water treatment, or other related areas is desired but not required. No previous experience required.

• Must possess a valid Virginia driver s license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
• Must be able to obtain a Class IV Water and/or Class IV Wastewater license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works within eighteen (18) months of employment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly able to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required; corrective lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles if noted on driver s license.
• Repetitive movement using equipment.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb (ladders/stairs), balance or crawl.
• Stand for extended periods; walk several miles during the day; reach overhead; push/pull up to 30 pounds; lift/carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds; assistance may be required above listed weights.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…