Waterworks Operator (Moores Bridges)

Waterworks Operator (Moores Bridges)

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Waterworks Operator (Moores Bridges)

Salary

$53,654.39 - $61,569.65 Annually

Location

6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

013350R

Department

Utilities

Division

Water Production

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Waterworks Operator in our Water Production Division. This person performs duties associated with operating a water treatment plant. Maintains and operates equipment to filter and maintain water pressure. Performs various tests to ensure the safety of water.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Operates the plant by conducting various chemical tests and making adjustments, performing maintenance on plant and equipment, maintains log and equipment records, monitoring personnel entering or leaving the plant, and resolving problems.

• Monitors filtration by adjusting filters to match water coming into the plant, monitoring for turbidity and head loss, and running them through a cleaning process.

• Monitors water pressure by adjusting pumps to keep pressure within specifications while maintaining the proper levels in tanks.

Waterworks Operator I

Department Hiring Range: $48,666.12 - $55,845.49

Waterworks Operator II

Department Hiring Range: $51,099.42 - $58,637.76

Waterworks Operator III

Department Hiring Range: $53,654.39 - $61,569.65

Waterworks Operator IV

Department Hiring Range: $56,337.11 - $64,648.13

Education/Experience

Waterworks Operator I

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

No experience required.

Must pass Waterworks Operator Class IV License examination within two years of hire and must pass Waterworks Operator Class III License examination within two years following receipt of a Waterworks Operator Class IV License.

Waterworks Operator II

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

One year experience required.

Must hold a Waterworks Operator Class III License. Must pass Class II operator's examination within two years of being classified as a Waterworks Operator II.

Waterworks Operator III

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

Two years' experience.

Must hold a Waterworks Operator II License. Must pass Class I Operator's examination within two years of being classified as a Waterworks Operator III.

Waterworks Operator IV

High school diploma or GED. Work requires broad knowledge in a general technical and professional field.

Three years' experience

Must hold a Waterworks Operator Class I License.

Additional Information & Requirements

Must hold a Waterworks Operator Class I License.

Work Hours: 3 days on 3 days off; 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (hours subject to change)

Work Location: 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 ; You may be required to work at 3719 Parker Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23508 as needed.

This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, weekends, and/or holiday shifts in response to emergencies and severe weather.**

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

04

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

• My highest level of education completed is not listed above

05

Are your higher education studies directly related to science?

• Yes

• No

06

How many years of Waterworks Operator experience do you possess?

• I have less than 1 year of experience

• I have 1 to 3 years of experience

• I have 3 to 5 years of experience

• I have 5 or more years of experience

07

Please select the following you have experience in:

• Conducting chemical test

• Performing maintenance on water treatment equipment

• Maintaining logs and equipment records

• Operating equipment to filter and maintain water pressure

• I do not have any experience with the above

08

Please select the following you have experience monitoring:

• Filtration

• Turbidity

• Head Loss

• Water Pressure

• I do not have any experience with the above

09

Do you possess a Virginia Class I Operators License?

• I possess a Virginia Waterworks Operator II License.

• I possess a Virginia Waterworks Operator Class III License

• I possess a Virginia Waterworks Operator I License

• I do not possess a Waterworks Operator license

10

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

11

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

12

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

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