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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- 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.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Perform other duties to serve citizens;
- Accept special assignments during emergencies or declared States of Emergency.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 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.
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