Come make a difference in your community by joining the team at the Water Resources Department as a Water Plant Operator to assist in the operation of the Water Treatment plants.
This position offers a 5 tier paid progression program based on state water licensure program and demonstration of operational proficiencies with training provided.
This position requires you to work at the College Hill and Abert facilities, 12 hour shifts (day or night shifts) - 2 days/nights on and 2 days/nights off, 365 days a year.

Depending on your qualifications salary is negotiable. Operators with license will be considered for positions within the progression plan and compensated accordingly.
Shift Differential offered.
The City offers competitive benefits.
Learn more about the Water Resources Department

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes your application.

• Operates pumps, control panels, dry and liquid chemical feeders, filters, electric motors and other water plant equipment to produce potable water;
• Adjusts valves and controls to maintain constant flow of water;
• Makes routine physical and chemical tests of water samples;
• Keeps accurate and neat records of test results;
• Adjusts chemical feed rates;
• Fills dry chemical hoppers and handles hazardous chemicals;
• Changes charts on recording meters and gauges;
• Backwashes filters when needed;
• Monitors fluctuations of meters and indicators;
• Makes periodic rounds of plant, locks doors and gates as required;
• Receives citizen complaints and calls for service and dispatches service crews;
• Inspects pumping stations around City to determine problems and make minor repairs as necessary;
• Responds to emergencies as required.

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Semi skilled mechanical and/or laboratory work, supplemented by post secondary courses in Science, Math, Engineering or plant operations, highly desirable.

Possession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record based on City criteria, may be required to obtain additional licenses as needed;
Ownership or approved access to a telephone;
Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

Full Time Classified Positions
Medical and Dental Coverage available.

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is a defined benefit plan. Defined benefit plans promise employees a lifetime monthly benefit payable at retirement. The City pays 20.96% and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards VRS benefit.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website, in the Benefits section and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.

Hourly, Part Time and Temporary employees may be eligible for benefits depending on their position