Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

Augusta Water; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Water in Verona, VA is seeking a full-time Non-Exempt wastewater technician to perform routine tasks, tests, and operate at treatment facilities. The position requires a Virginia driver’s license, and candidates must obtain a Class 4 operator license within 24 months and a Class B CDL with air brakes and N endorsements or be eligible to obtain them within 12 months.

Responsibilities include following operating and maintenance procedures, using Microsoft Office tools, and ensuring safe

Qualifications

• Must possess a Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must obtain a Class 4 Operator license within 24 months of employment.
• Must possess or obtain a Class B CDL with air brakes and N endorsements within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks and tests related to wastewater processing at treatment facilities and/or pump stations.
• Apply training-based judgment and adhere to defined operations and maintenance practices.

Skills

Read & interpret docs

Report writing

Communication

Math proficiency

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Operate industry tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Type

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$41,932.80 - $52,416.00

Location

848 Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA - North End Treatment Plants

Posting Date

May 6, 2026

Overview

Responsibilities: Perform routine tasks, necessary tests, and apply judgment based upon training and defined operations and maintenance practices related to the processing of wastewater at treatment facilities and/or pump stations; does related work as required. (CLICK THE JOB DESCRIPTION LINK BELOW FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.)

Qualifications

Must possess a Virginia Driver’s License. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must obtain a minimum Class 4 operators license within twenty-four (24) months of employment as a condition of successful job performance and continued employment. Must either possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and N endorsements or be able to acquire said license within 12 months of employment. (CLICK ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.)

Required Skills

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence legibly. Speak effectively to members of the organization and conduct yourself in a professional manner. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot systems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to operate small office equipment and computers for data entry. Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred. Ability to operate industry related tools and equipment. (CLICK ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.)

Additional Information

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