WWTP Lead Operator

City-of-Winchester,-Va; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winchester, VA seeks a wastewater facility operator to supervise daily operations on an assigned shift and oversee maintenance tasks.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED with five years of related wastewater experience, plus a valid Virginia Class 1 license and a valid driver's license. Equal opportunity employer, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus five years of related wastewater treatment facility experience.
• Valid Class 1 Wastewater Works Operators License from Virginia required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the continuous operation and maintenance of the facility and subordinate personnel on an assigned shift
• Makes operational checks on equipment and performs necessary tasks to correct any problems encountered
• Makes determination of chemical adjustment necessary for efficient and economical treatment
• Assists with or performs equipment maintenance
• Performs general housekeeping duties (floors, windows, painting, mowing, trimming, cleaning equipment)

Education

High School Diploma or GED; 5 years related wastewater treatment facility experience

Job description

• Supervises the continuous operation and maintenance of the facility and subordinate personnel on an assigned shift
• Makes operational checks on equipment and performs necessary tasks to correct any problems encountered
• Makes determination of chemical adjustment necessary for efficient and economical treatment
• Assists with or performs equipment maintenance
• Performs general housekeeping duties which include but are not limited to floor maintenance, washing windows, painting, mowing grass, trimming hedges, containing weeds, cleaning equipment

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required and five years of related experience and/or training in a wastewater treatment facility.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid and appropriate driver’s license. Possession of a valid Class 1 Wastewater Works Operators License from the State of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.