Principal Plant Operator (night shift) (re-ad 26-00762)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Chesterfield, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-00850
Department
Utilities
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or maintenance field. A Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operators License is required for Principal Plant Operator or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants with Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower plant operator classifications and salary grades/ranges. The hiring range for this position, depending upon qualifications, is as follows:
Through the career development plan, Unlicensed Operators and operators with licensees with lower than a Class I license will receive salary increases after passing higher license exams and establishing minimum tenure requirements. This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
PLEASE NOTE: We strictly adhere to policy guidelines for secondary/outside employment, which may include prohibiting such employment while working for Chesterfield County.
Duties
This position is for a Principal Plant Operator, night shift (6pm-6am), focusing on plant operations at Chesterfield County's wastewater treatment plants. The Principal Plant Operator will perform all operational aspects required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing wastewater treatment. This requires observations and/or adjustments of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes at the wastewater treatment plant. This includes but is not limited to the following:
This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants do not need to reapply. Applications will remain under consideration until position is filled.
Shift
3 nights on; 3 nights off; 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Work Location
Utilities
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
02
What level of VA Wastewater license do you currently have? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)]
03
How many years of experience do you have in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
04
How many years of experience do you have related to process operations in an industrial or commercial setting? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
Required Question
Employer Chesterfield County
Address Human Resources Department
9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website http://www.chesterfield.gov