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Facility Operator Trainee

VA Richmond💼 Full-time💰 $48,922–$48,922🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-07-31

Core

Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities, including production plants, booster stations, distribution systems, and sewer collection networks.

Role type

Entry-level facility operator trainee (physical/clinical work)

Builds

Safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services for communities

Domain

Water and wastewater utility operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Equipment operation and maintenance, distribution system management, sewer collection system operation, water quality analysis, chemical treatment adjustment, ratio and dosage calculations, work order completion, safety compliance, physical labor (lifting up to 75 lbs), on-call availability

Preferred skills

Computer/tablet familiarity, database/spreadsheet usage, mathematical ability, plan process understanding via computer-controlled equipment

Technologies

Computer-controlled equipment, database systems, spreadsheet programs, word processing programs

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment at water production facilities and booster stations; Operate and maintain distribution systems including mains, valves, hydrants, and service lines; Maintain equipment at wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations; Operate and maintain sewer collection systems including mains and pump stations; Troubleshoot and repair service piping and related equipment; Perform routine water quality analysis; Adjust chemical treatment to meet water quality standards; Complete customer service work orders and update system documentation

Seniority

Entry-level, trainee

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