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Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $33,280 to $46,172 Actual compensation will be DOE/DOQ. DEPARTMENT: Wastewater Treatment Plant FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt POSTED: 01/07/2026 POSITION SUMMARY: The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee for the Town of Wytheville performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities for the Town of Wytheville. Responsible for monitoring wastewater treatment processes, adjusting chemical or physical processes, maintaining logs and records in an accurate and timely manner, and performing general plant maintenance. Works under the general supervision of the chief operator or the shift operator in charge. Job Description is attached. Please review the full list of Duties and Responsibilities. ENTRY LEVEL REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid State drivers license, High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Some experience in a wastewater utility preferred. Must have the below basic knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to quickly learn about equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; and laboratory procedures and practices. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. Ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to perform math functions, such as using basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, such as circumferences, areas, and volumes, and computes ratios, rates, percents, or other parameters. Please refer to the attached Job Description for additional Required Minimum Qualifications HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete a Town of Wytheville Employment Application to be considered for this position. Applications can be found online at https://www.wytheville.org/employment. Applications are to be submitted to the Department of Human Resources by email at human.resources@wytheville.org or in person at the Town Municipal Building. Please submit a completed application including a resume and any certifications or special licensures that relate to the advertised position. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with any questions at 276-223-3321. CLOSING DATE: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The Town of Wytheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JOB DESCRIPTION Class Series: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Trainees Class Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee This job description serves as the job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee level, and also the Operator IV through Operator I Class Titles when candidates advance in certification level to any of the "Additional Class Titles" indicated befow. The Wastewater Operator Class Title assigned to any Town hire is at the discretion of the Town Manager and dependent upon a selected candidate's overall qualifications and experience relative to the job vacancy. ff hired, Town employees advancing to the next level of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification level shall expand the scope of their job duties and responsibilities relative to the specific certification level attained, adhering to the Wastewater Works Operators Regulations {18VAC160-30) accessible via the Virginia Administrative Code, online at https://law.lis. virginia.govladmincodel. Additional Class Titles: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Ill Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I Department: Wastewater Treatment, Public Utilities - Town of Wytheville Wo kers' Comp Group No.: 054 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Effective Date: February 6, 2024 GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities for the Town of Wytheville. Responsible for monitoring wastewater treatment processes, adjusting chemical or physical processes, maintaining logs and records in an accurate and timely manner, and performing general plant maintenance. Any wastewater treatment plant operator hired in a Class Title below the level of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Ill (such as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV) is required as a condition of employment to train, learn and advance in certification level by passing the designated sequence of Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation exams to reach at least the level of a certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Ill, per the provisions detailed below. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the chief operator or the shift operator in charge. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. May serve as lead worker over lower-level trainees and/or maintenance workers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required JOB DESCRIPTION Class Series: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Trainees to perform additional, position-specific tasks. As the trainee gains experience and learns from the operator in charge or the assistant operator, the trainee monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis, maintains accurate records of analysis and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required. Learns and applies learning to maintain pump stations; cleans wet well pumps and valves. Assists with calibration or calibrates plant equipment to standards to ensure accurate measurement of water treatment processes. Learns then applies learning to operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repair gauges, pumps, filters and other controls as required. Learns then monitors the performance of the wastewater treatment plant. Run laboratory test on wastewater processes; analyze test results and plant equipment operation; adjust chemical or physical operation as required. Collect samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state and federal requirements; gathers and tests wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required. Perform quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analysis in accordance with established procedure; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods. Learns then applies learning to contain and dispose of hazardous wastes generated by the lab, wastewater sludge, loads or removes by hand or with equipment as process requires. Participates in inflow and infiltration studies of other areas of town, pretreatment surveys, testing, etc. Completes assigned safety trainings, and performs job duties in accordance with established safety protocols. Required to successfully complete appropriate safety (OSHA) training. Performs all duties in compliance with appropriate safety and security standards. Performs duties and responsibilities in compliance with relevant state and federal regulations,