Posting number: 8115-2026
Department: Water Resources
Job classification: PLANT OPER CL 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Water Treatment, Water Agency, Utilities
Come make a difference in your community by joining the team at the Water Resources Department as a Water Plant Class 1 Operator to assist in the operation of the Water Treatment plants.
Class 1 Water Operator's license preferred. A lower class license may be considered.
Starting pay range is 26.62 - 35.69/hourly.
Salary is negotiable based on applicant's current Plant Operator Virginia License and relevant experience.
Shift Differential offered.
This position requires you to work at the College Hill and Abert facilities, 12 hour shifts (day or night shifts) - 2 days/nights on and 2 days/nights off, 365 days a year.
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Learn more about the Water Resources Department
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes your application. Examples of dutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES Operates pumps, control panels, dry and liquid chemical feeders, filters, electric motors and other water plant equipment to produce potable water;Adjusts valves and controls to maintain constant flow of water;Makes routine physical and chemical tests of water samples;Keeps accurate and neat records of test results;Adjusts chemical feed rates;Fills dry chemical hoppers and handles hazardous chemicals;Changes charts on recording meters and gauges;Backwashes filters when needed;Monitors fluctuations of meters and indicators;Makes periodic rounds of plant, locks doors and gates as required;Receives citizen complaints and calls for service and dispatches service crews;Inspects pumping stations around City to determine problems and make minor repairs as necessary;Responds to emergencies as required.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the followingOther duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assignedWhen unusual situations occur and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Class 1 Waterworks Operator License is preferred, but a lower class license may be considered.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Semi skilled mechanical and/or laboratory work, supplemented by post secondary courses in Science, Math, Engineering or plant operations, highly desirable. Current Water Plant Operator license and relevant experience preferred. Supplemental informationPossession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record based on City criteria, may be required to obtain additional licenses as needed;Ownership or approved access to a telephone;Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
Strategically located with easy access to major markets, Lynchburg is a distinctive city with all the amenities and resources to live, learn, work, play…and prosper.
Lynchburg, Virginia, is a city which remembers its past while focusing on the future - a vibrant central city fostering a strong sense of community, economic opportunity for all our citizens and responsive, results-oriented local government.
Lynchburg is a city of 50 square miles located near the geographic center of the state, bordered by the eastern edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is located approximately 180 miles southwest of the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
With over 3,900 businesses ranging from traditional mom-and-pop shops to headquarters of global corporations, Lynchburg is the commercial, cultural, entertainment, residential and retail hub of the Central Virginia region. Our broad-based economy, highly-skilled workforce and unparalleled quality of life have positioned Lynchburg among the cities leading the nation into the New Economy.
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