WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR, Class 1 or 2
Louisa County Water Authority is a public utility in the heart of Central Virginia, conveniently
located within an hour to an hour and a half drive of Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Fredericksburg. We are experiencing growth in Louisa County, seeking to add an enthusiastic,
dependable, and experienced Water Treatment Plant Operator to our team. Our Water Treatment
Plant is equipped with a state-of-the-art Nanofiltration system, the first of its kind on the East
Coast.
Our goal is to provide the best quality potable water while striving to exceed all state and federal
regulations. The Operator must have a proven and working knowledge of the processes and
demands placed upon public water systems. The Operator works within a general outline of
work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. Our
primary 1 million gallon per day plant, expandable to 3 million gallons per day, provides
operators a diverse range of tasks and work experiences. Additionally, operational
responsibilities include operation and maintenance of two ground water systems including
greensand filtration, disinfection, and corrosion control.
The preferred candidate will have a Class 1 or 2 Waterworks Operator License issued by the
Commonwealth of Virginia and a minimum of three - five years’ work experience in the water
treatment business. A candidate with a Class 3 license as well as comparable education and
equivalent experience will be considered; however, the candidate must obtain their Class 2
license within 6 months of hire.
Key Essential Functions of the Position:
● Monitors and evaluates the operation of the Water Treatment Plant, to ensure the
continuing production of safe potable water which always meets or exceeds all state and
federal quality standards.
● Performs laboratory analysis, interprets data, and makes appropriate process adjustments
as required.
● Maintains operational log, data sheets, and assists with preparing monthly regulatory
reports.
● Inspects equipment, facilities, and grounds to address maintenance and safety needs,
reporting any issues requiring corrective actions as necessary.
● Maintains and repairs well system equipment as well as maintains well system water flow
and treatment as specified.
● Operates a variety of machinery and equipment including but not limited to raw water
pumps, finished water pumps, backwash pumps, chemical feed pumps, standard lab
instruments.
● Familiarity with toxic chemicals utilized in the treatment plant processes and laboratory.
Utilizes caution and safe handling when working with chemicals.
Special Considerations:
• Schedule: Work is primarily performed between the hours of 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. We offer a
flexible, staggered, rotating schedule (8 continuous days on, 6 continuous days off).
• Extenuating Circumstances: Employees may be required to stay at or return to work
during times of high demand and during public health incidents or emergencies to
perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an
assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule
or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
Minimum Requirements:
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must have earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have at minimum, a current Class 3 Water Operator License issued by the
Commonwealth of Virginia with the ability to obtain a Class 2 Water Operator License
within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and a Motor Vehicles check.
• Must consent to drug testing consistent with Louisa County Water Authority’s Drug Free
Workplace Policy.
• Applicant must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders, be able to differentiate
colors, willing to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, and have reliable
transportation to and from the facility.
Compensation and Benefits:
Water Treatment Plant Operator, Class 3 - $48,000-$52,600 (must acquire Class 2 License
within 6 months of hire date)
Water Treatment Plant Operator, Class 2 - $50,800-$71,700
Water Treatment Plant Operator, Class 1 - $60,200-$79,000
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Authority offers competitive
compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement
System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a matching contribution, flexible spending
accounts, voluntary benefits, promotes continuing education, and generous paid time off.
How to Apply:
A completed Louisa County Water Authority application with an original signature, resume, and
reference list is required for consideration. Please indicate which position you are applying for
when completing the application.
Applications can be obtained from the Authority business office located at 23 Loudin Lane,
Louisa, VA 23093 or online at www.louisacountywaterauthority.org or at
www.louisacounty.gov/jobs
Questions can be directed to Human Resources at 540-967-1122. Louisa County Water
Authority is an equal opportunity employer.