Water and Waste Water Utility Operator

Water and Waste Water Utility Operator

The Town of Lovettsville, originally known as the German Settlement, is a small community in northern Loudoun County, Virginia, with historical roots dating to 1732. Lovettsville is three miles south of Brunswick, Maryland, and less than 35 miles from Winchester, VA, Martinsburg, WV, and Dulles International Airport. Lovettsville's Utilities Department consists of five wells, two Water Treatment Facilities, one water tower and a 0.375MGD Wastewater Facility.

The Town of Lovettsville seeks a dedicated, responsive, and experienced individual for the position of Utility Operator. The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable water or/and wastewater operator with at least two years' experience in Water or Wastewater operations.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and capable of performing technical work in the Town’s Water Treatment Plants and Wastewater Treatment Plant and the upkeep of the associated buildings and grounds. Work involves operation, monitoring and control of the water or wastewater facilities under guidance of the senior operator or the Utilities Supervisor.

Typical job duties includes service orders, including meter reading, water connects and disconnects and the installation of water meters, and performing routine maintenance and minor necessary repairs to the water and wastewater equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties:

· Contribute to daily operation of water plants and distribution system, as well as trips to courier, water meter readings, on-call coverage, and water & sewer line leak repairs

· Performs various manual tasks as directed by the Utility Supervisor, to support the general maintenance, repair, and replacement of the water system.

· Assist in the performance of preventative maintenance, and emergency repair and replacement of mains, service lines, taps, valves, and hydrants.

· Support the Utility Supervisor in all legal and state requirements and compliance challenges facing the Town’s utility system and participate in any relevant inspections.

· Assists in performing emergency and scheduled water main shutoff, isolating and closing mains, and turn on and off of water for nonpayment.

· Coordinates marking of water and sewer lines prior to any excavation work.

· Uses maps and GIS to assist in locating water and sewer lines.

· Replacement and maintenance of valves, meters, and crocks.

· Operates fixtures to run pressure tests, flushing, charging and draining of mains, and cross connections.

· Performs flow testing, and other system related testing.

· Cleans and restores work place to the satisfaction of the Utility Supervisor.

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to read and interpret SCADA readings.

· The ability to make the correct adjustments based on SCADA and other variables found in the field.

· Must be able to communicate effectively to both co-workers and the general public.

· Knowledge of water and sewer collection/distribution systems.

· Ability to read and interpret pertinent water, sewer and construction plays, maps and drawings.

· Preferred mechanical abilities include plumbing, basic electrical, and a working knowledge of the associated tools.

Qualifications:

· A Class 4 Virginia Wastewater or Water license, or its equivalent with ability to get Virginia license.

A valid driver’s license is required along with dependable transportation.

· Good customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Virginia Commercial Driver’s License, or equivalent.

· Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Physical Requirements & Work conditions

· Ability to lift heavy objects, occasionally up to 75lbs.

· Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

· Ability to work in confined spaces.

· Ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time.

· Requires the availability to work a weekend rotation and be on-call. Work hours are daytime adjusted when necessary; but after hours work is to be expected. Due to the on-call requirements, must be able to respond to on-call emergencies at the Town facilities within an hour.

· Must be able to follow instructions and follow chain of command.

· Exposure to extreme cold and hot weather.

· The nature of the work requires the ability to work with raw sewage and sludge when necessary while utilizing the proper PPE.

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted Hiring Range: Up to $70,000 annual salary based on experience and qualifications.

The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and generous paid time off. Take home vehicle for on-call provided plus on-call pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person