Treatment Process Division
Grade 21.5
Pay Range: $41711.19- $69,579.15
Open Until Filled WHAT WE ARE SEEKING The Upper Occoquan Service Authority, located in Centreville, VA, is a leader in water reclamation, has an immediate opening for a Trainee Operator within the Treatment Process Division. If you have the ability and willingness to increase your knowledge and skills and perform progressively complex and difficult tasks that aid in the continuous operation of UOSA\xe2\x80\x99s state-of-the-art water reclamation plant then UOSA has a need for you! RESPONSIBILITIES
Treatment Process Operators work 24/7/365 on assigned fixed shifts. New hires will work all shifts, transitioning to an assigned shift dependent upon the plant\xe2\x80\x99s need after 6 months. The Trainee Operator is trained to perform a wide-range of tasks of one section (Liquid Team sections; including SRF and Conventional Treatment, Chemical Treatment, AWT Physical Treatment and Activated Carbon Regeneration Furnace; or Solids Team sections; which may include Presses and Trucks, Centrifuge, DryerField, Dryer Driver or Carbon Regeneration Furnace) of the facility. Work is performed alongside highly skilled UOSA employees and under the immediate supervision of a Treatment Plant (TP)Manager or experienced operator in accordance with the provisions of each section. Responsibilities of the position include; but is not limited to, operating and monitoring treatment equipment that may include pumps, motors, rake arms, and etc, the use of process equipment for assigned sections, perform house-cleaning tasks on a regular basis, collect samples for lab analysis and perform tests on samples collected, collects and records data required for logbooks, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and writes maintenance work order requests. EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Completion of high school or a GED program, preferably including basic mathematics and science courses. A two-year Associate degree program in mathematics or science is desirable; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Possession of a vehicle operator\xe2\x80\x99s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.

Must be able to meet physical requirements of position to include extensive walking, bending, stooping, climbing of stairs and ladders, lifting and/or carrying up to 75 pounds.

• Must be able to work in Permit Required Confined Spaces and to become Confined Space Entry certified.

*Starting salary will be between minimum and midpoint in the range. The vacancy notice does not imply that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed in the position. Please request a full job description from the HR Department. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, physical exam, and background check paid for by UOSA. In order to be fully considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete online application along with an updated resume via the UOSA website: Uosa.org/Careers > Candidate Profile. Once logged into your profile, click on Find Jobs in the upper left hand corner of the screen, followed by Search for Jobs. Review the vacancy and apply for the position. EOE/M/V/F/D/SO\' Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41,711.19 - $69,579.15 per year Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and guest must wear masks when unable to practice social distancing, daily wellness checks, hand sanitizer provided, daily cleaning and sanitation. Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance