Water Treatment Plant Operator IV

Staunton City & Schools; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Staunton City & Schools Public Works-Utilities in Staunton, Virginia seeks a Water Treatment Plant Operator IV to operate pumps, controls, feeders and filters. You will maintain equipment, keep records, and respond to emergencies on 12-hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

Excellent benefits and potential trainee license support are offered. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to perform math, and a preference for experience with mechanical systems or a VA Waterworks

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or equivalent training.
• Ability to keep records, prepare accurate reports, and perform mathematical computations.
• Experience in mechanical systems or a VA Waterworks License preferred; trainee opportunity may be available.

Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment plant equipment including pumps, control panels, chemical feeders and filters.
• Repair and adjust equipment; maintain plant facilities.
• Read gauges, tanks and meters; keep accurate records.
• Dispatch emergency services for public works activities.

Skills

Record keeping

Report writing

Math calculations

Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Waterworks License (VA)

Job description

Job Description

CITY OF STAUNTON

WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR IV

Staunton City & Schools PUBLIC WORKS-UTILITIES - Staunton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools

The City of Staunton Public Works Department is seeking applicants to join its team as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. Successful candidate operates water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, control panels, chemical feeders, filters, repairs and adjusts equipment, maintains properties, records reading of gauges, tanks and meters, dispatches emergency services for public works activities. HS diploma/GED/equivalent training, ability to keep records, prepare accurate reports and perform mathematical computations required. Experience in mechanical systems and/or valid VA Waterworks License preferred. Consideration will be given to a trainee with ability to obtain license within 18 months of hire. $19.43–$20.00/hr DOQ/E (+) excellent benefits. Position works 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. This position is open until filled.

The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

Job Details

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $19.43–$20.00/hr

Salary: $19.43 to $20 Per Hour

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Venn
• 116 W Beverley St
• Staunton, Virginia 24401
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]