City of Richmond, Virginia
Plant Operator - Wastewater Utility Plant
City of Richmond, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Plant Operator – Wastewater Utility Plant
Join the City of Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities as a Plant Operator. The role performs moderate to considerable work operating a wastewater treatment plant, maintaining compliance with laws, ordinances, and regulations. It is a career broadband position; incumbents are essential employees, required to work when the City is closed due to emergencies or inclement weather.
Benefits
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program
Description The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Plant Operator position at the Wastewater Utility Plant.
Duties
Monitoring, documenting, and optimizing wastewater plant process controls: adjusting flow rates, chemical dosage set points, air compressor discharge pressures, and blower output settings.
Maintaining compliance with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality VPDES permit and EPA federal regulations.
Recognizing and correcting negative impacts to wastewater quality.
Sampling, collecting, documenting chain‑of‑custody information, transporting, and performing laboratory testing and analysis on wastewater, sludge, and biosolids samples.
Reading and interpreting gauges, meters, wastewater quality analyzers, and control panels to monitor plant equipment and adjust treatment processes.
Observing and documenting variations in operating conditions and wastewater treatment techniques to determine proper process control adjustments.
Recording operational data in control station log books, digital databases, daily log sheets, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
Operating valves, gates, pumps, and plant equipment to control and adjust wastewater treatment processes.
Adjusting, monitoring, and responding to normal and abnormal operational situations involving the wastewater collection system, combined sewer overflows, retention basin, diversion structure, remote collection stations, and treatment plant.
Completing visual inspections of assigned duty stations and treatment facilities several times each shift.
Performing regular preventative maintenance on plant equipment, structures, tanks, and grounds (groundskeeping and housekeeping).
General housekeeping and cleaning in and around wastewater operator control stations.
Using and navigating applications on desktop, laptop, smartphone, tablet, human‑machine interface, PLC, and operator interface terminals.
Performing complex mathematical calculations related to wastewater and sludge flow rates, chemical dosages, and equipment performance.
Active participation in the stormwater pollution prevention program, safety programs, and employee training programs.
Walking for long periods indoors and outdoors, across flights of stairs, in all weather, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
Knowledge of safety principles and practices.
Knowledge of SCADA programs used to monitor, control, and document plant operations.
Strong mathematical background in Algebra and Geometry.
Ability to use hand tools safely.
Knowledge of wastewater laboratory equipment (spectrophotometers, pH probes, dissolved oxygen probes, incubators, ovens, glassware).
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
Minimum Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Virginia driver’s license.
Proper use of PPE.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment techniques.
Preferred Training and Experience
Class 3 Virginia Wastewater Works Operator License.
At least one year of wastewater treatment plant operations experience.
Utility plant maintenance experience.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Completion of wastewater treatment training courses.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements
Incumbents in Zone I must hold a high school diploma or GED, obtain a Virginia Class 4 Wastewater Works Operator License within 9 months, and a Class 3 license within 18 months; failure to meet the timeline will result in separation.
Zone II incumbents must have a Class 4 license, obtain a Class 3 license within 9 months; failure to meet the timeline will result in separation.
Zone III requires a Class 3 license.
Zone IV requires a Class 2 license.
Zone V requires a Class 1 license.
Applicants without a Virginia Wastewater Works Operator License must obtain a Class 4 license within 9 months of hire and, if successful, obtain a Class 3 license within 18 months; failure to retain required licenses leads to termination.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental Hazards Work may include travel to other locations within or outside Richmond; exposure to mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, and limited ventilation; intense noise; and potential threats from disruptive people.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment Incumbents perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks under time constraints, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The role is considered medium duty with force up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Benefits
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program
Description The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Plant Operator position at the Wastewater Utility Plant.
Duties
Monitoring, documenting, and optimizing wastewater plant process controls: adjusting flow rates, chemical dosage set points, air compressor discharge pressures, and blower output settings.
Maintaining compliance with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality VPDES permit and EPA federal regulations.
Recognizing and correcting negative impacts to wastewater quality.
Sampling, collecting, documenting chain‑of‑custody information, transporting, and performing laboratory testing and analysis on wastewater, sludge, and biosolids samples.
Reading and interpreting gauges, meters, wastewater quality analyzers, and control panels to monitor plant equipment and adjust treatment processes.
Observing and documenting variations in operating conditions and wastewater treatment techniques to determine proper process control adjustments.
Recording operational data in control station log books, digital databases, daily log sheets, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
Operating valves, gates, pumps, and plant equipment to control and adjust wastewater treatment processes.
Adjusting, monitoring, and responding to normal and abnormal operational situations involving the wastewater collection system, combined sewer overflows, retention basin, diversion structure, remote collection stations, and treatment plant.
Completing visual inspections of assigned duty stations and treatment facilities several times each shift.
Performing regular preventative maintenance on plant equipment, structures, tanks, and grounds (groundskeeping and housekeeping).
General housekeeping and cleaning in and around wastewater operator control stations.
Using and navigating applications on desktop, laptop, smartphone, tablet, human‑machine interface, PLC, and operator interface terminals.
Performing complex mathematical calculations related to wastewater and sludge flow rates, chemical dosages, and equipment performance.
Active participation in the stormwater pollution prevention program, safety programs, and employee training programs.
Walking for long periods indoors and outdoors, across flights of stairs, in all weather, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
Knowledge of safety principles and practices.
Knowledge of SCADA programs used to monitor, control, and document plant operations.
Strong mathematical background in Algebra and Geometry.
Ability to use hand tools safely.
Knowledge of wastewater laboratory equipment (spectrophotometers, pH probes, dissolved oxygen probes, incubators, ovens, glassware).
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
Minimum Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Virginia driver’s license.
Proper use of PPE.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment techniques.
Preferred Training and Experience
Class 3 Virginia Wastewater Works Operator License.
At least one year of wastewater treatment plant operations experience.
Utility plant maintenance experience.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Completion of wastewater treatment training courses.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements
Incumbents in Zone I must hold a high school diploma or GED, obtain a Virginia Class 4 Wastewater Works Operator License within 9 months, and a Class 3 license within 18 months; failure to meet the timeline will result in separation.
Zone II incumbents must have a Class 4 license, obtain a Class 3 license within 9 months; failure to meet the timeline will result in separation.
Zone III requires a Class 3 license.
Zone IV requires a Class 2 license.
Zone V requires a Class 1 license.
Applicants without a Virginia Wastewater Works Operator License must obtain a Class 4 license within 9 months of hire and, if successful, obtain a Class 3 license within 18 months; failure to retain required licenses leads to termination.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental Hazards Work may include travel to other locations within or outside Richmond; exposure to mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, and limited ventilation; intense noise; and potential threats from disruptive people.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment Incumbents perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks under time constraints, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The role is considered medium duty with force up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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