Water Treatment Operator - Smart, Safe Potable Water

Stafford County; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit of paychecks

Job summary

Stafford County is seeking a Water Plant Operator to operate, maintain, and monitor a drinking water treatment facility in accordance with VDH, EPA, and DPOR standards. Multiple class levels offer growth opportunities and hourly pay ranges based on experience.

Responsibilities include operating the treatment process, recording data, performing tests, adjusting chemical feeds, and ensuring safety compliance. Must be able to respond to alarms and support regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in water treatment preferred.
• Knowledge of SDWA/VDH regulations and EPA guidelines is desirable.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and monitoring a water treatment plant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all phases of the water treatment process to ensure compliance with SDWA and regulatory standards.
• Monitor gauges, meters, SCADA systems, and other instrumentation; record data and assess performance.
• Perform routine process control tests and adjust chemical feeds to meet water quality objectives.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions with appropriate action and escalate as needed.
• Maintain logs, reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with plant start-up, shutdowns, and emergency response procedures.

Skills

Water treatment

SCADA systems

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Water treatment coursework

Tools

SCADA software

PLCs

Job description

Stafford County is seeking a Water Plant Operator to operate, maintain, and monitor a drinking water treatment facility in accordance with VDH, EPA, and DPOR standards. Multiple class levels offer growth opportunities and hourly pay ranges based on experience.

Responsibilities include operating the treatment process, recording data, performing tests, adjusting chemical feeds, and ensuring safety compliance. Must be able to respond to alarms and support regulatory inspections.