UTILITY OPERATOR (CD) - UF11

Salary : $38,329.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location : Bruce Center, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 202400263

Department : Public Utilities - Operations

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The Hanover County Department of Public Utilities is seeking a waterworks operator to join our dynamic field operations team as a Utility Operator (CD Level II, III, or IV). In this exciting role, the incumbent will primarily manage the flushing program for the Hanover Suburban Water System and several smaller well systems throughout the county.

General Description : This is a technical position. The incumbent operates one of the County's water plants, wastewater plants or water distribution system.

Organization : The Utility Operator position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Utility Operator has four (4) 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.

Essential Functions : 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.

Working Conditions : A. Hazards

wastewater

B. Environment

C. Physical Effort

D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Varies with CD level. Knowledge of water or wastewater and abilities, required. Knowledge and skills sufficient to meet CD requirements (e.g. certification, in-house promotion Board etc.).

Education, Experience and Training : 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.

Special Conditions :

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Hanover 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. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below : This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.

Do you have a valid drivers license?

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Are you available to work weekends and holidays?

Can you lift 50 lbs?

Have you worked in the water field?

Do you have any electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or laboratory experience?

Briefly describe your experience operating water treatment facilities

Describe any experience you have in performing waterline flushing and any involvement in managing a flushing program

Briefly describe any experience you have operating a water distribution system

List any other experience or skills that make you qualified for this position.

Required Question

Salary : $38,329 - $75,000