About this opportunity
Hanover County Government lists this UTILITY OPERATOR (CD) - Div 11 opportunity in mechanicsville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Utility OperatorThis is a technical position. The incumbent operates one of the County's water plants, wastewater plants or water distribution system. The Utility Operator has four levels: Operator-in-Training, Apprentice, Journeyman or Master. The CD requires that an employee obtain a Class II Operator License within 5.5 years of hire. The incumbent reports to the Utility Superintendent and supervises no staff.Duties will vary at each level of the career ladder. In addition to the list below, the duties will be consistent with the type of facility in which they work.Conducts laboratory analysis.Monitors plant or system processes and makes adjustments as necessary.Maintains operational and maintenance records.Assists with regulatory reporting.Collects samples for analysis.Keeps plant and work environment clean.Assists maintenance personnel as needed.Master Operators will function in a lead position and will be required to assist the Superintendent with a variety of administrative functions/special projects and stands-in during Superintendent's absence.Other operational duties as assigned.Hazards may be exposed to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, repetitiveness, wastewater. Environment includes office, field - laboratory, industrial plant, outdoors in all weather conditions. Physical effort includes occasional lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. and routine walking up and down a 32 ft. high stairway. Non-exempt.Knowledge of water or wastewater and abilities, required. Knowledge and skills sufficient to meet CD requirements (e.g. certification, in-house promotion Board etc.). High school diploma or equivalent required. Post high school training consistent with job demands, preferred. Must achieve Class IV to Class I license depending on CD level. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting. Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License. Shift Work. Water or Wastewater License issued by the State of Virginia. Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test and repeated in accordance with policy thereafter. Twelve-month probationary period. Essential staff designation. Must wear uniform, including safety equipment. This position is subject to being on routine on-call.Revision Date: February 2013Utility Operator 1- In Training starting salary $47,198 Utility Operator 2- Apprentice starting salary $53,389 Utility Operator 3- Journeyman starting salary $58,870 Utility Operator 3- Master starting salary $68,107Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work.
Worksite address
mechanicsville, VA, 23111, US
Who can apply
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