What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Operator III/II/I position at Powhatan County?
This position is responsible for assisting in the operations and maintenance of the County's wastewater treatment plants and the county's water distribution system.
Applicants with a Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower-level classifications and salary grades/ranges.
The hiring range for this position, depending upon qualifications, is as follows:
- $50,366 - $65,000 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class II Wastewater Operator's License and a Commonwealth of Virginia Class IV Water Operator's License.
- $47,968 - $62,000 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class III Wastewater Operator's License and a Commonwealth of Virginia Class V Water Operator's License or hold a bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, or engineering Science or related field and one year of related experience.
- $45,684 - for non-licensed applicants will start as an Unlicensed Operator.
- Makes process control decisions for permitted effluent discharge.
- Ensures compliance with safe work policies and procedures.
- Performs equipment checks and general equipment maintenance.
- Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; carries out corrective actions.
- Makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings.
- Maintains maintenance and chemical analysis records; prepares logs, records, and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies when on call.
- Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
- Attends required training classes.
- Operates a truck and fork-lift.
- Performs related duties.
- The Utilities Operations Superintendent assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.
Salary : $45,684 - $65,000
