Principal Plant Operator
Principal Plant Operator
Utilities Hiring Range: $44,708 - $52,617
Deadline: 5:00 pm March 7, 2019
Chesterfield County’s Department of Utilities is seeking a Principal Plant Operator to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, compressors, and various other equipment associated with wastewater treatment; perform general building maintenance and housekeeping; will be required to perform relief plant operation shifts as needed. Perform other work as required. Successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED; associate's or bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field preferred; three years of experience (five years preferred) in wastewater treatment plant operations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess a Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License. Knowledge of current wastewater treatment principles; biological nutrient reduction; NPDES reporting requirements. Ability to perform manual labor and heavy lifting required. Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License is required for the advertised classification and salary range. Applicants with a Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower level plant operator classifications and salary grades/ranges. College graduates with a degree in biological, chemical or engineering science may start as a Class III. Other non-licensed applicants will start as an Unlicensed Operator. Unlicensed Operators and licensees with lower than a Class I license will receive salary increases after passing higher license exams. Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of employment. Good driving record required. Must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit careers.chesterfield.gov to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.
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