Posted on Dec 10, 2021
 
Performs difficult technical work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant and related equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Water Plant Manager.
Salary: $28.85 - $39.96 hourly ($60,008.00 to $83,116.80 Annually)
Open Date: 7/22/21
Closing: Continuous
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Operating a water treatment plant; taking samples; reading gauges and charts; maintaining plant equipment; maintaining records; preparing reports.
Oversees proper functioning of water pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters, and chemical feeders making adjustments as necessary to maintain proper flow of water;
Compiles and maintains reports on water treated for monthly and daily averages;
Adds or adjusts addition of chemicals to water as necessary; notes readings of meters and indicators;
Collects water samples from designated points, performs basic chemical tests;
Makes chlorine feed and treatment adjustments; replenishes treatment equipment with chlorine;
Maintains records of chemical usage; greases and packs well equipment as needed;
Performs routine equipment and plant monitoring maintenance; performs preventive maintenance on equipment and pumps;
May serve as backflow or cross-connection inspector as assigned;
Performs daily chemical and physical analyses on raw and finished water;
Performs plant start-ups and shut-downs; and
Performs related tasks as required.
 
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and methods used in water treatment operations; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with water plant and related activities and of necessary safety precautions; thorough knowledge of chemistry as applied to water treatment; ability to adjust water pumps, chemical feed machines, and other water plant equipment; ability to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operation; ability to take accurate readings, to keep records and to make arithmetical computations; skill in the use and care of hand tools.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment at a water treatment plant including some supervisory experience.
 
The full position salary range is $55,952.00 - $95,118.40 to provide opportunities for growth and development
 
Applications may be obtained and filed online at https://staffordcountyva.gov
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P.O. Box 339
Stafford, VA 22555-0339
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