Utility Operator (CD) - Div 11

Utility Operator

General Description:

This is a technical position. The incumbent operates one of the County's water plants, wastewater plants or water distribution system. Organization:
The Utility Operator position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Utility Operator has four (4) levels:
Operator-in-Training, Apprentice, Journeyman or Master. The CD requires that an employee obtain a Class II Operator License within 5.5 years of hire. The incumbent reports to the Utility Superintendent and supervises no staff.

Essential Functions:

Duties will vary at each level of the career ladder. In addition to the list below, the duties will be consistent with the type of facility in which they work.

• Conducts laboratory analysis.
• Monitors plant or system processes and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Maintains operational and maintenance records.
• Assists with regulatory reporting.
• Collects samples for analysis.
• Keeps plant and work environment clean.
• Assists maintenance personnel as needed.
• Master Operators will function in a lead position and will be required to assist the Superintendent with a variety of administrative functions/special projects and stands-in during Superintendent's absence.
• Other operational duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards
· May be exposed to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, repetitiveness, wastewater

B. Environment
· Office
· Field - Laboratory, industrial plant, outdoors in all weather conditions

C. Physical Effort
· Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. and routine walking up and down a 32 ft. high stairway

D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Varies with CD level. Knowledge of water or wastewater and abilities, required. Knowledge and skills sufficient to meet CD requirements (e.g. certification, in-house promotion Board etc.).

Education, Experience and Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Post high school training consistent with job demands, preferred. Must achieve Class IV to Class I license depending on CD level. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:
· Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
· Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
· Shift Work
· Water or Wastewater License issued by the State of Virginia
· Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test and repeated in accordance with policy thereafter
· Twelve-month probationary period
· Essential staff designation
· Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
· This position is subject to being on routine on-call.

Revision Date:
February 2013

Utility Operator 1
- In Training starting salary $47,198 Utility Operator 2
- Apprentice starting salary $53,389 Utility Operator 3
- Journeyman starting salary $58,870 Utility Operator 3
- Master starting salary $68,107