Water Treatment Plant Operator — Essential, On-Call Role

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking a Plant Operator to operate a 132 mgd water plant, ensuring compliance and safe, efficient operation. The role involves adjusting chemical dosages, collecting samples, and monitoring equipment and distribution systems.

Incumbents serve as Essential employees and may work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with Zone-specific license requirements and potential progression in the broad band program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water treatment operations and regulations.
• Ability to operate valves, pumps, motors and related equipment.
• Ability to read diagrams, blueprints and process controls.
• Strong safety and laboratory analysis understanding.
• Clear communication and documentation of operations.

Responsibilities

• Adjust chemical dosages to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Collect water samples for laboratory analysis.
• Read, interpret, and adjust gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Document variations in operating conditions and processes.
• Record data, operate valves/gates, and control treatment processes.
• Monitor distribution system operations and coordinate with pump stations.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Valves, pumps, motors

Gauges, meters, control panels

Safety awareness

Written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in Biology/C Chemistry/Geology/Env. Sciences

Job description

City of Richmond is seeking a Plant Operator to operate a 132 mgd water plant, ensuring compliance and safe, efficient operation. The role involves adjusting chemical dosages, collecting samples, and monitoring equipment and distribution systems.

Incumbents serve as Essential employees and may work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with Zone-specific license requirements and potential progression in the broad band program.