Water Treatment Plant Operator

The Town of Front Royal is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Water Treatment Plant team. Operators perform essential technical work in the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and related equipment, ensuring the delivery of safe and clean drinking water to the community. The entry level hiring rate for this position (no experience required) is $16.78/hourly with training and support to obtain a Class IV Operators Certification within one year of employment. The Water Treatment Plant runs 24/7/365.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 14 Observed Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Schedule:

• 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am)
• Weekend and holiday availability required
• On-call duties as needed

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

• Learn to operate a Water Treatment plant, Raw and Potable Pumping Stations; take samples; read gauges and charts; maintain plant equipment to ensure federal and state water quality standards compliance.
• Help to maintain records of water samples.
• Prepare reports.
• Help oversee proper functioning of water pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters, and chemical feeders making adjustments as necessary to maintain proper flow of water under direction of qualified operator.
• Maintain proper levels in clear wells, storage tanks, and reservoirs.
• Compile and maintain reports on water treated for monthly and daily averages.
• Add or adjust addition of chemicals to water as necessary under direction of qualified operator.
• Take notes of readings of meters and indicators.
• Collect water samples from designated points.
• Help perform basic chemical tests.
• Unload and properly store chemical supplies.
• Maintain proper water levels for fire suppression.
• Check pump houses for proper operation.
• Make chlorine feed and treatment adjustments under direction of qualified operator.
• Replenish treatment equipment with chemicals.
• Maintain records of chemical usage.
• Report any needed maintenance to supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and pumps.
• Perform daily chemical and physical analyses on raw and finished water.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance duties.
• Perform related tasks as required.
• Cover shifts when needed
• Work nights, weekends, holidays & rotating shift

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure: Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license
• Certifications: Class 4 Water Operators License within 1 year of employment
• Experience: Previous experience in water treatment operations is desirable but not required
• Training: The Town offers a career development program to support employees in obtaining necessary certifications

Qualifications

• Knowledge
  • Common practices, tools, and terminology used in the water treatment plant
  • Chemicals and their functions that are used in the plant
  • Hazards of the job and safety precautions used by the department
• Skills
  • Use and care of hand tools used by the department
  • Communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.
  • Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Be organized and capable of multi-tasking.
• Abilities
  • Check the operation of equipment and detect defects in their operation.
  • Follow directions.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
  • Ability to learn and complete college level courses

Work Environment

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.  
• The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized protective equipment.

Physical Demands

• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. 
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

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