Water Treatment Plant Operator at City of Winchester, VA

About the Department

Are you looking to start a career path in Public Service? Do you currently have a Waterworks License and looking to move up within an organization? The City of Winchester and the Department of Public Services invites you to come join our team! The City has an outstanding strategic plan that includes goals and objectives, a clear vision, and a culture of collaboration. We are recruiting for a Water Treatment Plant Operator at our Percy D. Miller Facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the proper functioning of pumps, motors, instrumentation, filters and chemical feeders;
• Maintains operational parameters as specified by the Facility manager, Chief Operator, or Shift Leader;
• Checks equipment and records data;
• Monitors SCADA and recording equipment and determines usage or flow;
• Collects samples from designated points;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to complete within 6 months of employment - Small Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Course
• Ability to complete within 9 months of employment - 3 facility Demonstration of Capabilities, DOC's

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

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