Wastewater Operator

City of Winchester; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/Night/Weekend shift pay

Job summary

The City of Winchester's Department of Public Services invites applications for a Wastewater Operator at the Opequon Water Reclamation Facility. Starting salary varies by licensure level, with Operator 4 at $42,598.40 up to Lead Operator at $61,110.40, reflecting responsibilities and evening/night/weekend shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, with Virginia wastewater license obtainable within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain Virginia Wastewater Operator license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pumps, motors, instrumentation, filters and chemical feeders.
• Maintains operating parameters as directed by supervisor.
• Checks equipment and records data.
• Collects samples from designated points.
• Performs routine analyses and sends samples to the lab if needed.
• Keeps basins free of foreign matter and maintains housekeeping duties.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking to start a career path in Public Service? The City of Winchester and the Department of Public Services invites you to come join our team! The City has an outstanding strategic plan that includes goals and objectives, a clear vision, and a culture of collaboration. We are recruiting for a Wastewater Operator at our Opequon Water Reclamation Facility.

Starting Salary based on Licensure:

Operator 4 - $42,598.40

Operator 3 - $46,987.20

Operator 2 - $51,771.20

Operator 1 - $54,371.20

Lead Operator - $61,110.40

**Earn Additional Pay with Eligible Evening, Night & Weekend Shifts**

• Oversees the proper functioning of pumps, motors, instrumentation, filters and chemical feeders
• Maintains operational parameters as specified by the Facility Manager, Chief Operator, or Shift Leader
• Checks equipment and records data
• Collects samples from designated points
• Performs routine physical and chemical analyses, records results or takes samples to the lab for more extensive analysis
• Makes adjustments to operating equipment and notifies superiors of need for repair work
• Keeps chemical systems adjusted
• Keeps basins free from foreign matter
• Performs general housekeeping duties which include but are not limited to floor maintenance, washing windows, painting, mowing grass, trimming hedges, containing weeds, and cleaning equipment
• Contributes to a positive work environment

Education and/or Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Wastewater Operators License, ability to obtain, within 6 months, equivalent license from the State of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.