Water Treatment Operator II — Plant Operations & Lab

Town of Purcellville (VA); Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Purcellville is seeking a Water Plant Operator II to operate a water treatment facility, take samples, read gauges, perform routine tests, and maintain plant operation records. Under the Superintendent - Water, responsibilities include preventative maintenance, report preparation, data entry into daily logs, and ensuring compliance with VDH/DEQ and EPA standards.

Required: High School diploma or GED, considerable experience in water treatment operations, Virginia Class II Waterworks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Considerable experience in water treatment plant operations.
• Virginia Class II Waterworks Operator license or higher upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment plant and monitor gauges and charts.
• Perform routine tests and maintain operation records.
• Adjust chemical dosages and monitor water quality parameters.
• Repair pumps, valves, and related equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia health and environmental standards.

Skills

Water treatment

Laboratory testing

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Virginia Class II Waterworks Operator license

Tools

Pumps and valves

Chemical feed equipment

Measuring devices

Job description

The Town of Purcellville is seeking a Water Plant Operator II to operate a water treatment facility, take samples, read gauges, perform routine tests, and maintain plant operation records. Under the Superintendent - Water, responsibilities include preventative maintenance, report preparation, data entry into daily logs, and ensuring compliance with VDH/DEQ and EPA standards.

Required: High School diploma or GED, considerable experience in water treatment operations, Virginia Class II Waterworks