Waterworks Operator I–V

Job overview

The Waterworks Operator I–V role is onsite in Williamsburg, VA. The posting lists annual salary ranges by level: I, $43,547–$77,952; II, $46,561–$83,347; III, $49,796–$89,151; IV, $53,282–$95,380; and V, $57,025–$102,081. A $4,000 signing bonus is offered to the candidate hired. The James City Service Authority’s Water Production Section operates the county’s water production facilities. The operator maintains reliable water production and distribution by operating, monitoring, testing, and repairing treatment systems and equipment. The work includes tracking water quality and system performance, making treatment adjustments, maintaining operational records, and supporting emergency response through a rotating on-call schedule.

What you'll do

• Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical and water treatment systems
• monitor distribution pressures, tank levels, flow rates, and water quality using computer-based systems
• record facility operations and laboratory data
• perform chemical and bacteriological sampling and tests
• calibrate analytical instruments
• calculate disinfection doses
• direct confined-space maintenance entry as entry supervisor and oversee Lockout/Tagout procedures
• participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond within 60 minutes during assigned periods.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

waterworks operator

water production

water treatment

water quality testing

water distribution

virginia waterworks license

full-time

williamsburg va

james city county

$43,547–$102,081/year

$4,000 signing bonus

rotating on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time county benefits
• $4,000 signing bonus
• annual cost-of-living increases and scheduled step-pay increases, subject to stated conditions.

Why this role

Multiple vacancies across five operator levels; $4,000 signing bonus; structured step-pay increases; full-time county benefits.

About the employer

James City County is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.