Wastewater Plant Operator

The Utilities Department is a hard working team of friendly professionals who strive together to exceed excellence. The Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD) is responsible for the safe and efficient treatment of wastewater generated within the Leesburg service area and the subsequent stabilization and disposal of the solid wastes produced to ensure the protection of public health and the environment. The WPCD is seeking an entry-level or journey-level Utility Plant Operator or Biosolids Operator.

Town of Leesburg

Regular Full-Time

Department of Utilities

Water Pollution Control Division

$41,353-$89,790 DOQ

Closing Date: Open until filled

 

Utility Plant Operator: this position involves entry-level or journey-level hands-on technical work in the operation, maintenance and cleaning of the wastewater treatment plant and other related facilities and equipment. Work involves reading and recording gauges, instruments, and meters; regulating valves; drawing samples; maintaining accurate records; performing tests; and maintaining plant facilities, equipment and grounds; and other manual labor work. 

Biosolids Operator: this position involves entry-level or journey-level hands-on technical work in the operation, maintenance and cleaning of solids processing facilities, systems and equipment. Work involves reading and recording gauges, instruments, and meters, positioning valves, adjusting pumping rates; drawing and field analyzing samples, retrieving analyses results of others, maintaining accurate bench sheets, checklists and log sheets. Work also includes pellet spreader truck loading and bagging operations associated with pellet distribution and marketing; and other manual labor work.

 

HS/GED; ability to obtain a Class IV Wastewater Operator License within 18 months of employment; ability to obtain a Class III Wastewater Operator License within three and a half (3.5) years of employment; possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record; certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment; knowledge in MS Suite applications and computer program applications appropriate to the position; available and able to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends and holidays); Biosolids Operator positions require the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License- Class B within six (6) months to one (1) year of employment dependent upon Operator classification, and require the ability to obtain Forklift Certification within one (1) year of employment. 

 

TO APPLY: Please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs for more information and to apply online. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA.