What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Plant Operator - Maintenance position at Chesterfield County, VA?
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or maintenance field. A Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License is required for Principal Plant Operators; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants with a Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower level plant operator classifications and salary grades/ranges.
The hiring range for this position, depending upon qualifications, is as follows:
- $58,180-$98,906 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License.
- $52,521-$89,285 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class II Wastewater Operator's License.
- $47,412-$80,600 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class III Wastewater Operator's License or hold a bachelor's degree in biological, chemical or engineering Science or related field and one year of related experience.
- $42, 800-$72,760 for non-licensed applicants will start as an Unlicensed Operator.
Duties
This position is for a Principal Plant Operator focusing on plant maintenance at Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The shift is from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This is a static shift, which does not rotate. The Principal Plant Operator will perform all maintenance aspects required to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing wastewater treatment. This requires preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment associated with physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes at a wastewater treatment plant. Some of the duties and equipment to be maintained at the wastewater plant are described as follow:
- Pumps, valves, compressors, and various other equipment associated with wastewater treatment;
- Cleaning process tanks, grit chambers, clarifiers, digesters;
- General plumbing repairs;
- Perform general building maintenance;
- Housekeeping;
- Perform relief plant operation shifts as needed;
- Working outdoors;
- Perform other work as required.
This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin January 27, 2025).
Shift
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Work Location
Utilities
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Salary : $47,412 - $80,600
