Utility Operator; CD- Doswell WTP Div

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 upto 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 to 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 (CD)
-In Training starting salary $38,903 Utility Operator 2 (CD)-Apprentice starting salary $45,906 Utility Operator 3 (CD)- Journeyman starting salary $54,169 Utility Operator 4 (CD)- Master starting salary $63,919