Water Plant Operator Trainee

Come make a difference in your community by joining the team at the Water Resources Department as a Water Plant Operator to assist in the operation of the Water Treatment plants.

Position Details: This position offers a 3-tier paid progression program based on the state water licensure program and demonstration of operational proficiencies, with training provided.

Salary: Negotiable based on applicant's current Plant Operator Virginia License.

Additional Benefits: Shift Differential offered.

This position requires you to work at the College Hill and Abert facilities, 12-hour shifts (day or night shifts) - 2 days/nights on and 2 days/nights off, 365 days a year.

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The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes your application.

• Operate pumps, control panels, chemical feeders, filters, electric motors, and other water plant equipment to produce potable water;
• Adjust valves and controls to maintain constant flow of water;
• Make routine physical and chemical tests of water samples;
• Keep accurate and neat records of test results;
• Adjust chemical feed rates;
• Handle hazardous chemicals and fill dry chemical hoppers;
• Change charts on meters and gauges;
• Backwash filters as needed;
• Monitor meters and indicators;
• Conduct plant rounds, lock doors and gates as required;
• Respond to citizen complaints and dispatch service crews;
• Inspect pumping stations and perform minor repairs;
• Respond to emergencies as required.

• Perform other duties to serve citizens;
• Accept special assignments during emergencies or declared States of Emergency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• High school diploma or GED; semi-skilled mechanical/laboratory work, supplemented by post-secondary courses in Science, Math, Engineering, or plant operations preferred.
• Possession of valid Virginia driver's license with an acceptable record; may require additional licenses.
• Ownership or access to a telephone.
• Background checks required.
• Must complete IS100 and IS700 NIMS training within 90 days of employment; higher levels may be required.