Wastewater Plant Operator: Trainee, I, or II

Salary: $52,520.00 - $120,090.00 AnnuallyLocation : Leesburg, VAJob Type: RFTJob Number: 01256Department: Utilities DepartmentDivision: Water Pollution Control FacilityOpening Date: 02/23/2026 Nature Of WorkThe Utilities Department is a hard working team of friendly professionals who strive together to exceed excellence. The Water Pollution Control Division (WPCD) is responsible for the safe and efficient treatment of wastewater generated within the Leesburg service area and the subsequent stabilization and disposal of the solid wastes produced to ensure the protection of public health and the environment. What You'll Be DoingThis position involves hands-on technical work in the operation, maintenance and cleaning of the wastewater treatment plant and other related facilities and equipment. Work involves reading and recording gauges, instruments, and meters; regulating valves; drawing samples; maintaining accurate records; performing tests; and maintaining plant facilities, equipment and grounds; and other manual labor work. Schedule The Water Pollution Control Facility operates 24/7/365. This position may require working rotating shifts (days/nights), and includes working weekends and holidays.This position is expected to primarily be the overnight shift of 7pm-5am.Career Development ProgramThe Town's Water Pollution Control Division offers a career development program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and compensate individuals who have acquired additional or advance work related knowledge, skills and abilities during their career with the Town's Utilities Department. This program provides a career development plan based on an employee's performance, training, licensure and length of service.For a more detailed job description, please visit the Town's Job Descriptions page. Required QualificationsWastewater Plant Operator Trainee ($52,520-$110,130 DOQ): HS/GED. Ability to obtain a Class IV Virginia Class IV Wastewater Operator License within 18 months of hire date. Ability to obtain a Class III Virginia Wastewater Operator License within 3.5 years of hire date. Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within one year of employment. Knowledge in MS Suite applications and computer program applications appropriate to the position. Available to work shifts as assigned (nights, weekends and holidays).Wastewater Plant Operator I ($53,530-$112,248 DOQ): HS/GED and one year of experience operating a wastewater treatment plant facility. Possession of a current Class III Virginia Wastewater Operators License. Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. CPR / AED First Aid certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment. Knowledge and familiarity with Virginia Wastewater works Regulations. Knowledge in MS Suite applications and computer program applications appropriate to the position. Available to work shifts (nights, weekends and holidays).Wastewater Plant Operator II ($56,207-$120,090 DOQ): HS/GED and two years of progressively responsible work in wastewater treatment. Possession of a Class II Wastewater Operator's license as issued by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR). CPR/AED First Aid certification or within one year of hire. Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Experience with industrial computer control systems (SCDA) and process control systems. Available to work shifts (nights, weekends and holidays). Preferred Qualifications Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee: Class IV License Water Works Operator License or Class IV Wastewater Operator License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Water or environmental laboratory experience. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Wastewater Plant Operator I: Environmental laboratory experience. Completion of Operators Short School - Virginia Tech. Completion of CSU Sacramento Water Treatment Plant Operation Vol 1. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Wastewater Plant Operator II: Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or other related science. Environmental Laboratory Experience. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Compensation and BenefitsThe Town of Leesburg is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow one's career, all while making a significant impact on the operations and quality of life in a thriving community. 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), membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off. For more information on the Town's robust benefits package, please visit the Town's Employee Benefits pageADA/EOEPlease click on "Employee Benefits" to review detailed information regarding employee benefits for regular full-time and regular part-time employees.

Created: 2026-04-02