Find & Apply For Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator Jobs in Lexington, Virginia

THE MAURY SERVICE AUTHORITY

Is looking to fill a full-time position of

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

OPERATOR- Second Shift (11a - 9pm). We are receiving applicants with varying levels of experience. Performs technical work operating a wastewater treatment plant, taking samples, performing routine tests, ensuring proper plant operation, ensuring compliance with operating permit requirements, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, has standard full-time hours but is also responsible to be at the plant during extreme weather conditions, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the WWTP Operations Manager or his/her designee.

Responsibilities include:

Adherence to State and Federal laws in these areas. Maintains knowledge of industry trends, performs research, and communicates data as needed or assigned. Maintains successful operations of the facilities. Collects, compiles, and analyzes data concerning current treatment and operational needs and supports development of tactical and strategic information for use in decision making. Maintains confidentiality where needed. May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

Experience/Education:

High school diploma and a valid driver's license. Having an active Wastewater Operator License is a plus. Must pass a DMV check, background check, drug screening, and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge:

MSA employees shall have a 'team player' mentality, good work ethic, excellent customer service skills, and must be prepared to conduct each interaction with others in a customer satisfaction-oriented environment. Must have knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a wastewater treatment facilities; some knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations; some knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of the necessary safety precautions; skill in the use and care of hand tools; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, businesses, and the general public.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience ($17.00/hr - $27.00/hr). MSA generous benefit package includes holiday pay, VRS retirement plan, paid time off. Position is opened until filled. Shift schedule may be adjusted by WWTP Operations Manager. Please email Lisa Williams at l.williams@msaplant.org with your resume and completed MSA application.

THE MSA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person