Water Treatment Plant Operator (Waterworks Class I-II-III)

City of Chesapeake; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking qualified applicants for Operator I–III roles within the municipal public works division. Positions require a high school diploma or GED and a combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college.

Class II and I require education in biology, chemistry, or a closely related field, with related full-time experience for advancement. Special certifications include a valid driver’s license and driving standards compliance;

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; completion of one year of college education or equivalent.
• Class II and I require high school diploma or GED/HSE plus one year of college education in biology, chemistry, or related field.

Job description

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Class III – Requires High School diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Class III – Requires High School diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

Class II & I – Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in biology, chemistry, or a closely related field.

Experience Requirements

Class III - In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Class II – In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Class I – In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment operator or other certification may be required.

Note

If not currently licensed, a Class III WTP Operators License must be obtained within Two (2) years of hire date.

In order to be considered for an Operator II or Operator I level position, you must produce the appropriate license at the interview.

Special Skills or equipment operator or other certification will be required.

Special Requirements

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Requirements

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS

Requires light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time, exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.