Water Plant Operator Trainee

Augusta Water; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Water is seeking a dedicated professional to assist in operating domestic water treatment systems at the Middle River facility. You will monitor SCADA, read meters, and respond to alarms to maintain safe water delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Virginia driver’s license, and readiness to obtain a Virginia Waterworks Operator Class 4 license within 24 months. Shift work includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational training required.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Must obtain Virginia Waterworks Operator Class 4 license within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation of domestic water treatment systems.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and monitor SCADA and lab results.
• Respond to alarms and process needs; read meters and gauges; replenish chemical feeds as needed.
• Collect samples and perform analyses; complete daily operational reports.

Skills

Safety rules interpretation

Documentation reading

Report writing

Effective communication

SCADA monitoring

Equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Type

Full-time

Hiring Range

$41,932.80 - $52,416.00

Location

Middle River Regional Treatment Facility, Verona, VA

Posting Date

June 22, 2026

Overview

Responsibilities: Assist with operation of domestic water treatment systems. (May be assigned to any facility and/or treatment process.) Conduct regular inspections of facility; observe process control parameters via SCADA, various instrumentation screens, and results of laboratory analyses; and anticipate and plan for flow changes and treatment system adjustments. Respond to all alarms, failures, and process needs. Read meters and gauges. Observe operations of chemical feed systems and replenish as needed. Monitor and measure feed rates. Disassemble pipes and clear out pumps when clogged. Calibrate PH and turbidity meters. Collect samples and perform analyses on water samples. Complete daily operational reports.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License. Must possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver License with H and N endorsements and air brakes or be able to acquire the same within 12 months of hire. Must obtain a minimum of the Virginia Waterworks Operator Class 4 license within twenty-four months of employment as a condition of successful job performance and continued employment. Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and any combination.

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 operate small office equipment and computers for data entry. Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred. Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tolls; medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers; heavy or complex machinery, such as centrifuge and dump trucks.

Additional Information

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