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JOB POSITION: WASTEWATER/WATER OPERATOR TRAINEE-COMMUNITY
SYSTEMS
Division: Water Quality
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 102
Job Code: 881
Reports to: Community Systems Supervisor
Date: 08-01-18
Revised Date: 02-26-2025
Last Reviewed Date: 02-26-2025
SUMMARY OF JOB
Performs responsible professional work in the operation, maintenance and repair of
water and wastewater treatment plant facilities, pumping stations, force mains and
other utility facilities. This is professional work in the operation, maintenance and
repair of the Authority's water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and other
utility facilities, and ensuring that all work and operations are in conformance with
applicable laws, regulations and ordinances; performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to obtain Class IV Wastewater license or Class IV Water license from the
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks
and Wastewater Works within 18 months of employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.
* Operates and maintains the Authority's water and wastewater treatment
system facilities as required by a Class IV Operator.
* Requisitions materials and supplies.
* Performs maintenance as required and directs contracted maintenance work.
* Maintains records and prepares complex reports.
* Subject to 24-hour call and may work varied shifts as assigned. (To be
determined)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Good knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater
treatment plant operations.
* Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, techniques and equipment utilized
in water and wastewater operations and maintenance.
* Ability to perform operations and maintenance at water and wastewater facilities
including treatment plant and pumping stations as required by a Class IV
Operator.
* Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers,
other Water Authority departments and the general public.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
in writing, oral or diagram form.
* Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good
attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely
manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned
and/or scheduled.
* Basic knowledge in the use of hand tools, sockets, wrenches, etc.
* Ability to work on rotating shifts. (To be determined)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Supplemental course work in
environmental studies, chemistry, sewage and water treatment, or other related
areas is desired but not required. No previous experience required.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
* Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one
within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on
driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
* Must be able to obtain a Class IV Water and/or Class IV Wastewater license from
the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for
Waterworks and Wastewater Works within eighteen (18) months of
employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms; talk and hear.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If
corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when
operating Authority vehicles.
* Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb (ladders/stairs), balance or crawl.
* Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite.
* Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.
* Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead.
* Employee must regularly push/pull up to 30 pounds.
* Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds and
occasionally 50 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those
listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation
benefits.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme
outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty
conditions and wet and/or humid conditions.
* Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy
equipment operation.
* Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic.
* Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt,
animals.
* Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer
manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in
this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties
or tasks performed by personnel so classified.
The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:
* WVWA application
* Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications
* Reference checks
* Interview with WVWA management team
* Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test
* A criminal background check and social security number verification will be
performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the
WVWA application
* Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants
applying for the position
SYSTEMS
Division: Water Quality
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 102
Job Code: 881
Reports to: Community Systems Supervisor
Date: 08-01-18
Revised Date: 02-26-2025
Last Reviewed Date: 02-26-2025
SUMMARY OF JOB
Performs responsible professional work in the operation, maintenance and repair of
water and wastewater treatment plant facilities, pumping stations, force mains and
other utility facilities. This is professional work in the operation, maintenance and
repair of the Authority's water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and other
utility facilities, and ensuring that all work and operations are in conformance with
applicable laws, regulations and ordinances; performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to obtain Class IV Wastewater license or Class IV Water license from the
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks
and Wastewater Works within 18 months of employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.
* Operates and maintains the Authority's water and wastewater treatment
system facilities as required by a Class IV Operator.
* Requisitions materials and supplies.
* Performs maintenance as required and directs contracted maintenance work.
* Maintains records and prepares complex reports.
* Subject to 24-hour call and may work varied shifts as assigned. (To be
determined)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Good knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater
treatment plant operations.
* Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, techniques and equipment utilized
in water and wastewater operations and maintenance.
* Ability to perform operations and maintenance at water and wastewater facilities
including treatment plant and pumping stations as required by a Class IV
Operator.
* Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers,
other Water Authority departments and the general public.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
in writing, oral or diagram form.
* Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good
attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely
manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned
and/or scheduled.
* Basic knowledge in the use of hand tools, sockets, wrenches, etc.
* Ability to work on rotating shifts. (To be determined)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Supplemental course work in
environmental studies, chemistry, sewage and water treatment, or other related
areas is desired but not required. No previous experience required.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
* Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one
within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on
driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
* Must be able to obtain a Class IV Water and/or Class IV Wastewater license from
the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for
Waterworks and Wastewater Works within eighteen (18) months of
employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms; talk and hear.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If
corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when
operating Authority vehicles.
* Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb (ladders/stairs), balance or crawl.
* Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite.
* Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.
* Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead.
* Employee must regularly push/pull up to 30 pounds.
* Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds and
occasionally 50 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those
listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation
benefits.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme
outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty
conditions and wet and/or humid conditions.
* Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy
equipment operation.
* Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic.
* Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt,
animals.
* Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer
manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in
this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties
or tasks performed by personnel so classified.
The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:
* WVWA application
* Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications
* Reference checks
* Interview with WVWA management team
* Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test
* A criminal background check and social security number verification will be
performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the
WVWA application
* Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants
applying for the position