Waste and Water Treatment Plant Operator

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a Water Plant Operator in training to perform daily water and wastewater plant tasks, monitor potability, and ensure discharge compliance. The role includes on-site coordination with contracted service providers, supervision of inmate staff, and travel for training opportunities.

On completion, certification as Class II Water Plant Operator and Class S Wastewater Plant operator is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater plant operations preferred.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe operation and maintenance of water and sewage treatment to meet state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with contracted water plant service providers onsite three days per week.
• Supervise inmate operators in training and oversee work crews as needed.

Job description

This position performs tasks in the safe operation and maintenance of the water and sewage treatment plant to ensure safe drinking water and the approved discharge requirements for raw sewage to meet the DHHR West Virginia Bureau of Public Health, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, and all Local, State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to water and wastewater plant operations. Coordinator with Contracted Water Plant Service Providers onsite three (3) days per week to provide daily routine water plant functions to include, but not limited to: daily collecting, monitoring, meter readings, and testing the water for potability and ensuring the biochemical oxygen demand level of sewage is in compliance with established rules and regulations. Handle any water and/or wastewater plant emergency that my occur in the absence of the Contracted Service Provider. May supervise an inmate Operator-in-Training and/or inmate certified operator(s). Work is performed with considerable independence in technical operation and is reviewed by a Contracted Service Provider or administrative supervisor. Upon completion of required training, will obtain certification as a Class II Water Plant Operator and a Class S Wastewater Plant operator. This position will work with the Maintenance Department and provide supervision and oversight to an Inmate Work Crew in the completion of various projects as needed. Comply with all departmental policies, institutional operating procedures, and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards in facility operations. May be required to travel for training opportunities and to work security post as part of regular duties and all other duties as assigned.

Training: The candidate selected for this position will start as an Operator-in-Training, and will be required to complete the training program in the time frame specified by the hiring agency.

PG: 9 $31,533 - $53,916

Market Rate: $48,122