
Western Virginia Water Authority is looking for Water Operators. See below for a job summary of each class.
Applicants must apply on-line at our website and may view full job descriptions at: www.westernvawater.org/careers
WATER OPERATOR IV
Performs routine technical work in daily operations/maintenance of water treatment equipment and processes. Operates SCADA system to monitor/control water plant/ system functions. Makes rounds of plant, checking for proper operation of processes. Measures chemical feed rate and calculates dosages. Checks/calibrates process instrumentation. Operates pumps/valves/sluice gates. Performs accuracy tests/leak surveys/valve locations. Interprets maps/drawings/schematics. Checks/lubricates and repairs pumps/aerators/air compressors/emergency generators/other plant equipment. Assists in water quality lab making routine physical/chemical tests. Maintain logs. Cleans, paints and performs other general maintenance duties. Graduation from high school/ GED equivalent with one (1) or more years related experience in mechanical maintenance work. Class IV Water license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works required.
WATER OPERATOR III
Performs routine technical work in daily operations/maintenance of water treatment equipment and processes. Operates SCADA system to monitor/control water plant/ system functions. Makes rounds of plant, checking for proper operation of processes. Measures chemical feed rate and calculates dosages. Checks/calibrates process instrumentation. Operates pumps/valves/sluice gates. Performs accuracy tests/leak surveys/valve locations. Interprets maps/drawings/schematics. Checks/lubricates and repairs pumps/aerators/air compressors/emergency generators/other plant equipment. Assists in water quality lab making routine physical/chemical tests. Maintain logs. Cleans, paints and performs other general maintenance duties. Graduation from high school/ GED equivalent with two (2) or more years related experience. Class III Water license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works required.
WATER OPERATOR II
Performs routine technical work in daily operations/maintenance of water treatment equipment and processes. Operates SCADA system to monitor/control water plant/ system functions. Makes rounds of plant, checking for proper operation of processes. Measures chemical feed rate and calculates dosages. Checks/calibrates process instrumentation. Operates pumps/valves/sluice gates. Performs accuracy tests/leak surveys/valve locations. Interprets maps/drawings/schematics. Checks/lubricates and repairs pumps/aerators/air compressors/emergency generators/other plant equipment. Assists in water quality lab making routine physical/chemical tests. Maintain logs. Cleans, paints and performs other general maintenance duties. Graduation from high school/ GED equivalent with three (3) or more years related experience. Class II Water license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works required.
WATER OPERATOR I
Performs routine technical work in daily operations/maintenance of water treatment equipment and processes. Operates SCADA system to monitor/control water plant/ system functions. Makes rounds of plant, checking for proper operation of processes. Measures chemical feed rate and calculates dosages. Checks/calibrates process instrumentation. Operates pumps/valves/sluice gates. Performs accuracy tests/leak surveys/valve locations. Interprets maps/drawings/schematics. Checks/lubricates and repairs pumps/aerators/air compressors/emergency generators/other plant equipment. Assists in water quality lab making routine physical/chemical tests. Maintain logs. Cleans, paints and performs other general maintenance duties. Is the responsible operator in charge of assigned shift in absence of Water Operations Supervisor. Graduation from high school/ GED equivalent with one (1) or more years related experience in mechanical maintenance work. Class I Water license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works required.