Water Plant Operator Class 1
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
8115-2026
Department
Water Resources
Opening Date
05/12/2026
Closing Date
5/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description Come make a difference in your community by joining the team at the Water Resources Department as a Water Plant Class 1 Operator to assist in the operation of the Water Treatment plants.
Class 1 Water Operator's license preferred. A lower class license may be considered.
Starting pay range is 26.62 - 35.69/hourly.
Salary is negotiable based on applicant's current  Plant Operator Virginia License and relevant experience.
Shift Differential offered.
This position requires you to work at the College Hill and Abert facilities, 12 hour shifts (day or night shifts) - 2 days/nights on and 2 days/nights off, 365 days a year.
Check out the City's competitive benefits!
Learn more about the Water Resources Department
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes your application.
Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Operates pumps, control panels, dry and liquid chemical feeders, filters, electric motors and other water plant equipment to produce potable water;
• Adjusts valves and controls to maintain constant flow of water;
• Makes routine physical and chemical tests of water samples;
• Keeps accurate and neat records of test results;
• Adjusts chemical feed rates;
• Fills dry chemical hoppers and handles hazardous chemicals;
• Changes charts on recording meters and gauges;
• Backwashes filters when needed;
• Monitors fluctuations of meters and indicators;
• Makes periodic rounds of plant, locks doors and gates as required;
• Receives citizen complaints and calls for service and dispatches service crews;
• Inspects pumping stations around City to determine problems and make minor repairs as necessary;
• Responds to emergencies as required.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following • Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned
• When unusual situations occur and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Class 1 Waterworks Operator License is preferred, but a lower class license may be considered.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Semi skilled mechanical and/or laboratory work, supplemented by post secondary courses in Science, Math, Engineering or plant operations, highly desirable. Current Water Plant Operator license and relevant experience preferred.
Additional Requirements • Possession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record based on City criteria, may be required to obtain additional licenses as needed;
• Ownership or approved access to a telephone;
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation,  Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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Do you have a Water Plant Operator license? If you do please list what license you possess.
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This position requires you to work at College Hill and Abert facilities, 12 hour shifts (day or night shifts) - 2 days/nights on and 2 days/nights off, 365 days a year, are you interested in this schedule?
• Yes
• No
03
This position requires you to progress through State certification exams which require math and science background, describe your background in these subjects.
04
This position requires you to lift and or move 55 lbs. of chemicals on a regular basis. Are you able to do this?
• Yes
• No
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This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record.
• Yes
• No
• I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License
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If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.
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Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200
Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources