Water Plant Operator Class 1

Water Plant Class 1 OperatorCome make a difference in your community by joining the team at the Water Resources Department as a Water Plant Class 1 Operator to assist in the operation of the Water Treatment plants. Class 1 Water Operator's license preferred. A lower class license may be considered. Starting pay range is 26.62 - 35.69/hourly. Salary is negotiable based on applicant's current Plant Operator Virginia License and relevant experience. Shift Differential offered. This position requires you to work at the College Hill and Abert facilities, 12 hour shifts (day or night shifts) - 2 days/nights on and 2 days/nights off, 365 days a year. Check out the City's competitive benefits! The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes your application.Essential DutiesOperates pumps, control panels, dry and liquid chemical feeders, filters, electric motors and other water plant equipment to produce potable water; Adjusts valves and controls to maintain constant flow of water; Makes routine physical and chemical tests of water samples; Keeps accurate and neat records of test results; Adjusts chemical feed rates; Fills dry chemical hoppers and handles hazardous chemicals; Changes charts on recording meters and gauges; Backwashes filters when needed; Monitors fluctuations of meters and indicators; Makes periodic rounds of plant, locks doors and gates as required; Receives citizen complaints and calls for service and dispatches service crews; Inspects pumping stations around City to determine problems and make minor repairs as necessary; Responds to emergencies as required. Additional duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned. When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Minimum Education and Experience RequiredThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Class 1 Waterworks Operator License is preferred, but a lower class license may be considered. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Semi skilled mechanical and/or laboratory work, supplemented by post secondary courses in Science, Math, Engineering or plant operations, highly desirable. Current Water Plant Operator license and relevant experience preferred.Additional RequirementsPossession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record based on City criteria, may be required to obtain additional licenses as needed; Ownership or approved access to a telephone; Relevant background checks must be completed and approved. Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.BenefitsThe City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit; Life insurance at no cost to the employee; Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.; Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance; Paid Time Off. Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position. Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans. Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures. The City of Lynchburg