Find & Apply For Power Distributor / Plant Operator Jobs in Hanover, Virginia

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 up to 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 with 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

• In Training starting salary $47,198 Utility Operator 2
• Apprentice starting salary $53,389 Utility Operator 3
• Journeyman starting salary $58,870 Utility Operator 3
• Master starting salary $68,107