Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or Trainee

City of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA


Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or Trainee

Operator Starting Salary: $50,896 - $55,985 (DOQ)
Trainee Starting Salary: $39,879

Join Our Team!
The City of Fredericksburg is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Wastewater Treatment team. Whether you're starting fresh as a Trainee or are a licensed Wastewater Operator, this is your chance to embark on a rewarding career in a $260 billion-a-year industry.

Why Choose Us?
  • Growth Potential: Opportunity to learn and advance in a dynamic field.
  • Comprehensive Training: No experience required for Trainee; we provide training and guidance.
  • Full-Time Benefits: Enjoy full-time hours, benefits, and overtime opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain wastewater machinery and pumps.
  • Process and collect wastewater samples for laboratory testing.
  • Adjust feed rates and add chemicals as needed.
  • Assist with data entry, monthly report preparation, and SCADA process controls.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Educational background equivalent to a high school diploma.
  • Ability to obtain a Class 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license within 12 months of employment. (City-sponsored training).
  • Ability to obtain a Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license within 18 months of employment.
  • Valid Virginia driver's license.
  • Ability to pass a background and driving record check.

Work Conditions:

  • 24/7 operation with 12-hour shifts; rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Regular 40-hour workweek with potential for scheduled overtime.
  • Work involves outdoor tasks in various weather conditions.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in upgrading and expanding our facility. Be part of a team that contributes to essential city operations. Apply now to start your journey in wastewater treatment with the City of Fredericksburg.

Be part of a knowledgeable and fantastic work team serving a thriving and growing community committed to the City’s Core Values . The City is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance as well as generous vacation/sick leave benefits and 13 paid holidays a year.

While the position will remain open until filled, completed City Employment applications should be submitted by 4:00 pm on October 1, 2025.

The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
City of Fredericksburg
Human Resources Department
715 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
[email protected]

Posted 2025-09-01

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