Principal Plant Operator (Maintenance)

Principal Plant Operator

This position is for a Principal Plant Operator focusing on plant maintenance and operations at Chesterfield County's Proctors Creek wastewater treatment plants. The Principal Plant Operator will perform all operational aspects required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing wastewater treatment. This requires observations and/or adjustments of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes at a wastewater treatment plant. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain process equipment and systems associated with wastewater treatment
• Monitor the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
• Observe and record process trends related to equipment operation and plant performance on daily log sheets
• Monitor and adjust process control instrumentation
• Inventory chemicals and inspect chemical dosing pumps and storage tanks
• Ensure proper operation of samplers, collect process monitoring samples and perform field analytical tests
• Transfer sludge by manually turning valves in correct sequence with operation of pumping equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Work outdoors in the elements
• Perform other work, as required

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin May 18, 2026).

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion