Driver/Operator (Wastewater Treatment Plant)

About the role

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a Driver/Operator for the Water Resources Department's Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position operates a variety of heavy motorized equipment to transport and dispose of wastewater solids.

Responsibilities

• Operates a 5 or 6 axle, 75,000-pound road tractor dump trailer combination to transport and dispose of wastewater solids.
• Operates a 3 or 4 axle 55,000-pound hooklift/rolloff truck to transport and dispose of wastewater solids.
• Coordinates loads with solid waste management facility staff and WWTP staff to ensure timely transportation.
• Unloads WWTP solids from vehicles at solid waste management facilities, washing excess material to prevent spillage.
• Spots, connects, and disconnects trailers and canisters at the WWTP.
• Maintains and performs minor PM and maintenance on trucks, canisters, and trailers.
• Performs necessary VDOT equipment checks and keeps records such as manifests and DOT logs.
• Operates backhoe or similar equipment, assists with snow removal, cleans trucks and equipment, and assists plant operations staff as needed.
• Collects and handles samples from loads, operates WWTP equipment, and makes checks of plant equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls, operates other equipment, and insures proper operation of plant equipment.
• Cleans and maintains plant spaces, enters data into computer, and performs related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.
• Valid Virginia Class "A" commercial license.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record based on City criteria.
• Completion of IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete relevant background checks including pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through the Virginia Retirement System, life insurance, optional benefits like 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, and tuition assistance.
• Paid Time Off available.

Skills

• Operational skills with heavy motorized equipment.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

The City of Lynchburg offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through the Virginia Retirement System, life insurance, optional benefits like 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, and tuition assistance. Paid Time Off is also available.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

This position requires a 24/7 schedule and may require different shifts and holidays.