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Water Department Chief Operator

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Radford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems, Inc.located at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA is currently recruiting Class II Licensed Operators for multiple Water Department Chief Operator positions. In this role, you will operate two drinking water facilities and one water filtration plant. All process testing and building operations shall be performed in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures, Safety/Environmental Policies and Virginia Department of Health regulatory permit requirements. Pay Range: $37.27 - $43.78 depending on license level.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid State Drivers License
MUST have a Minimum Class II Water License as recognized through the State of Virginia's DPOR.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Class II Water License as recognized through the State of Virginia's DPOR.

Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $37 - $44

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