Utility Operator (CD)- Doswell WTP Div 3

Utility Operator

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

May be exposed to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, repetitiveness, wastewater

B. Environment

Office

Field - Laboratory, industrial plant, outdoors in all weather conditions

C. Physical Effort

Occasional lifting of objects upto 50 lbs. and routine walking up and down a 32 ft. high stairway

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:

Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting

Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License

Shift Work

Water or Wastewater License issued by the State of Virginia

Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter

Twelve-month probationary period

Essential staff designation

Must wear uniform, including safety equipment

This position is subject to being on routine on-call.

Revision Date: February 2013

Utility Operator 1 (CD) -In Training starting salary $38,903 Utility Operator 2 (CD)-Apprentice starting salary $45,906 Utility Operator 3 (CD)- Journeyman starting salary $54,169 Utility Operator 4 (CD)- Master starting salary $63,919