Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee
Job Description:
Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation’s capital in the heart of DC’s Wine Country, you’ll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with “big city” amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town’s full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
This position involves entry-level technical work in the Utilities Department in the operation and maintenance and cleaning of the water purification or wastewater treatment plant and 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 under close supervision with an experienced operator.
Qualifications
-HS/GED
-Ability to obtain a Class IV Water Works Operator License for Water Supply or Class IV Wastewater Operator License for Water Pollution Control within 18 months
– Ability to obtain a Class III Water Works Operators License for Water Supply or Class III
Wastewater Operator License for Water Pollution Control within 3.5 years of date of hire.
-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 year of employment
· Knowledge in MS Suite applications and computer program applications appropriate to the position.
· Available and able to work shifts (nights, weekends and holidays)
TO APPLY: A Town of Leesburg online application for employment is required for each position
