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City of Winchester

Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator

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What they do

A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.

$58,609 / year median in Virginia

+4% projected growth

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Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supervises multiple shifts for the 24-hour facility operation
  • Trains employees in procedures and method
  • Makes general work assignments and establishes work standards
  • Makes regular inspections of equipment and facility
  • Assists with plant operations and maintenance as necessary
  • Makes adjustments to process parameters
  • Orders necessary equipment and supplies for the efficient operation of the facility
  • Assists facility manager with the development of operating policies and procedures
  • Maintains operational data logs, inventories, equipment data, etc; other related duties may also be assigned Requirements Education and/or
Experience:
Any combination of education or experience equivalent to an associate degree in a related field is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license. Possession of a valid Class 1 Waterworks Operator Licenses from any state The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.