Water Plant Operator Trainee
Job Description:
Unleash your potential with the City of Manassas! This program offers a career ladder that invests in the success of the incumbent, leading to professional growth in a stable and rewarding career. This is the perfect opportunity for individuals who have an affinity for engineering technology, physical, biological or chemical science, and data analysis. If you are a driven and safety-oriented individual with keen attention to detail, apply today!
The Water Plant Operator Trainee is responsible for monitoring water plant processes, under close supervision, to provide safe, potable water to meet distribution demands.
This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.
Essential Job Functions
Monitors plant operations: Assists operators in reading and recording data from computer terminal, mechanical charts, and remote stations; monitors SCADA system pump stations and remote vaults; checks filter settings and plant operations; and assists operators in monitoring plant output pressure.
Maintains plant equipment: Performs general maintenance on water plant equipment; maintains cleanliness of equipment; and backwashes filters.
Assists with lab and quality control testing: Collects samples from contact basins; prepares and processes samples; checks pH, alkalinity, chlorine levels, fluoridation, monochloramines, ammonia, turbidity, manganese, iron, color, phosphate, and other lab tests to ensure proper plant function; assists operators with interpretation of results, operational factors, and mathematical calculations to determine lime feed rate changes required; and makes proper adjustments to equipment and chemicals.
Prepares paperwork and enters data into database, spreadsheets or other appropriate software program; maintains files.
Under close supervision, mixes chemicals necessary to water treatment (phosphate, potassium, permanganate, and polymer); and monitors chemical tank levels.
Minimum Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
Possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license
Special Requirements
Schedule note: this is a 24/7/365 operation which may include work on days, nights,
