What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator Trainee position at Augusta Water?
Essential Job Functions: See Job Description on the organization's website for the extensive list of Essential Job Functions.
Responsibilities: Perform routine tasks, necessary tests, and apply sound judgment based upon training and defined operations and maintenance practices related to the processing of water at treatment facilities and/or pump stations.
Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License and either possess a valid Class B CDL with H and N endorsements and air brakes or acquire said license within 12 months of hire. Must obtain a minimum of the Virginia Waterworks Operator Class 4 license within 24 months of hire as a condition of successful job performance and continued employment. Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and any combination.
Required skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to legibly write routine reports; ability to speak effectively to members of the organization and conduct yourself in a professional manner; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to operate small office equipment and computers for data entry; experience with Microsoft Office is preferred. Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers; heavy or complex machinery, such as centrifuge and dump trucks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,520.00 - $49,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,520 - $49,400
