NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Water/Wastewater Operator
County of Culpeper, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $72K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operator for Culpeper County, which offers a family-oriented and community-driven work environment. The role involves the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater plants in compliance with regulations, alongside various duties related to monitoring and preventive maintenance.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Engages in the safe and compliant operation, and monitoring, of the County’s water, wastewater treatment facilities, and distribution and collection systems
Follows standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements for operating water and wastewater treatment systems
Collects regulatory samples and maintains plant records and audit documentation
Maintains appropriate inventories of chemicals, operator supplies and personal protective equipment
Performs a variety of preventive maintenance tasks associated with operating water and sewer treatment systems and associated collection and distribution systems
Reads water meters, conducts utility inspections, and supervises contractors
Inspects construction of water and sewer utilities to ensure they are built to County standards
Reading blueprints and document inspections
Performs general and preventive maintenance, supervise inmate or community service work force, when needed
Class 1 and Class 2 Wastewater Operators may be assigned duties and responsibilities of the Water/Wastewater Lab Manager, when needed
Qualification
Required
Education equivalent to a high school diploma
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check
Requires Class 1-4 Wastewater and Water Operators licenses within specified time frame
Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license
Virginia Class B commercial driver's license preferred
OSHA Industrial including lock out tag out procedures, confined space entry
Knowledge of the principles, laws, procedures and regulations of water and wastewater treatment
Knowledge of the biological, chemical, and physical processes of water and wastewater treatment
Knowledge and ability to operate, monitor, and maintain water and wastewater plant machinery and equipment
Ability to evaluate operational process performance and to select appropriate actions
Knowledge of appropriate operational responses to emergency situations
Ability to write accurate reports and maintain accurate records
Skilled in using a computer and various software applications
Ability to perform heavy physical work
Ability to follow safety procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Life insurance
Optional life and disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts
Deferred compensation program
Basic life insurance plan
HMO & an HSA
Three comprehensive dental plans
Paid holidays
Merit pay system
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Voluntary insurance programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Assistance Program
457 deferred compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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