a. Education

Required

High school diploma or GED and completion of HRSD’s Apprenticeship program for this trade, or equivalent, as determined by HRSD’s Apprenticeship Committee

b. Experience

1. Required

Completion of the On-The-Job-Training portion of HRSD's Apprenticeship program for this trade, or approved equivalent as determined by HRSD’s Apprenticeship Committee.

2. Desired

Experience in construction/repair of sewer lines; operation and maintenance of wastewater collections systems and pump stations; experience in general construction trades, including concrete work, carpentry, earth work, construction, welding and steel work; familiarity with and ability to operate heavy construction equipment, to include supervisory skills.

c. Training Levels

This position is fully qualified at Grade 5, with experience and education as noted above, a Virginia Class I Wastewater Works Operator's License. (Must be obtained within 10 years of appointment to position) and a Class A CDL (Must be obtained within 2 years of appointment to position).

For those persons less qualified, the following training levels have been established:

Grade 5 Virginia Class 1 Wastewater Operator License, a Class A CDL and all relevant trade related apprenticeship courses, and 100% of on-the-job training skills

Grade 5a Virginia Class 1 Wastewater Operator License OR Completion of 22 trade related apprenticeship courses, 66% of on-the-job training skills, AND a Virginia Class 2 Wastewater Operator License

Grade 5b Virginia Class 2 Wastewater Operator License OR Completion of 12 trade related apprenticeship courses, 33% of on-the-job training skills AND a Virginia Class 3 Wastewater Operator License

Grade 5c No experience required

If assigned to a training level, fully qualified level must be consistently pursued, as a condition of appointment. Failure to do so will result in removal from the position and potentially employment with HRSD

d. Special Licenses

1. Required

a) Valid Driver’s License from state of residence.

b) Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License from state of residence (Must be obtained within 2 years of appointment to position)

2. Desired

Valid Class A CDL or Class A CDL Permit from state of residence.