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We are Hiring!

WVRWA has immediate openings

Send resumes to toddgrinstead@wvrwa.org

We are growing our field services staff.

Wastewater Field Services Specialist

We are looking for skilled wastewater field services technician to work as technical support specialist. 

Responsibilities:

Have basic knowledge of WV primacy agency rules and regulations 

Provide detailed technical support to wastewater systems across WV.

Requirements: 

Proven experience as a wastewater specialist or similar role.

Have reliable transportation.

Possess a current motor vehicle driver’s license

Soft Skills Requirements: 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Passion for continuous learning and development.

Department: Harpers Ferry Water Works 

Position Title: CLASS II WATER OPERATOR

Salary based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: 

• Employer paid health insurance

• Retirement/pension 

• Additional insurance coverage options 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in public water systems maintenance and repair. 

• Valid driver’s license.

• West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Water Distribution System CLASS II Operator or Public Water System Operator (Class II or above) certification in good standing.

• Demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience with water supply, water quality, and treatment process including disinfection, mechanical/electrical aptitude, and pump/plant maintenance.

• Must be able to pass a background and driving checks

Submit resume to cspalding@harpersferrywv.us

Posted 8/18/2026

Charles Town Utility Board is seeking a motivated and dependable Wastewater Operator in Training (OIT) to join our wastewater operations team. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career protecting public health and the environment while receiving hands-on training from experienced operators.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with additional compensation based on qualifications and experience.

The Wastewater Operator in Training (OIT) assists certified operators in the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the wastewater treatment facility and collection system. Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will learn treatment processes, equipment operation, preventive maintenance, laboratory sampling, and regulatory compliance while working toward professional certification.

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and collection system.
• Assist with plant performance, operational reports and laboratory data.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and locating work on collection lines and pump stations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Respond to alarms and operational issues under the direction of certified operators.
• Follow all safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Participate in training programs and complete certification requirements.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Operator-in-Training (OIT) certificate upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be available for emergency response.
• Must hold a valid Operator-in-Training (OIT) certificate upon hire.
• Must attempt Class I Wastewater Operator certification within 18 months of employment.
• Employees are encouraged to continue advancing their professional development by pursuing Class II Wastewater Operator certification and Class C certification.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid training and certification support
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable public service career with opportunities for professional growth

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career serving your community while protecting the environment, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply: Send resume to Charles Town Utility Board, 661 South George Street, Charles Town; or e-mail Ashley Stottlemyer, astottlemyer@ctubwv.com. You may also apply on Indeed.com.

Charles Town Utility Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 7/29/2026

The City of White Sulphur Springs is accepting applications for a Full‑Time Class I Water Treatment Operator to support the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of our municipal water treatment plant that provides safe, high-quality drinking water to our community. 

Duties Include, but not limited to:

· Operate, monitor, and adjust water treatment processes, equipment, and chemical feed systems to maintain water quality standards.

· Perform laboratory testing, data collection, calculations, and documentation to support treatment operations and regulatory compliance.

· Analyze water quality results and calculate chemical dosages, flow rates, and treatment adjustments using applied mathematics and operational data.

· Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on treatment plant equipment and instrumentation.

· Support inventory management of chemicals, supplies, and operational materials required for plant operations.

· Adhere to all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and established operating protocols while working independently and as part of a team.

· Operate company vehicles and travel between facilities or operational sites as needed.

· Assist with facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, and other operational support activities as assigned.

· Maintain accurate operational records, logs, reports, and compliance documentation.

· Additional duties as assigned

Assistance to Distribution crew, not limited to:

· Reading and recording water meter data

· Checking for and identifying water leaks

· Repairing water leaks and assisting with system maintenance

· Testing and troubleshooting water meters

· Completing customer‑related work orders

· Willingness to work in other departments as necessary and directed

Minimum Requirements:

· WV Class I Water Operator Certification

· Strong mathematical skills with demonstrated experience performing chemical dosing calculations, flow calculations, and treatment process analysis.

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Working knowledge of water treatment process, water chemistry, laboratory testing procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements

· Experience operating and maintaining pumps, valves, meters, chemical feed systems, and related equipment

· Valid driver’s license with the ability to operate City vehicles safely

· Proficiency using spreadsheets and computer software for operational tracking, reporting, and data analysis

· Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a plant operations environment

· Ability to pass pre‑employment and random drug screenings

· Willingness to work overtime when needed

· Ability to work rotating schedules, as necessary, including day, night, holidays, weekends, and emergency call‑outs

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance

· Climb stairs or ladders

· Work outdoors in varying conditions

· Standing, bending, walking, and stooping throughout the workday

· General manual labor (i.e. shoveling, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits:

· Pay based on experience ($20 - $24, DOE)

· Vacation, sick, and holiday leave

· Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

· Supplemental insurance options

· State retirement program

· Additional benefits included

Posted 7/28/2026

The City of White Sulphur Springs is accepting applications for a Full‑Time Water Distribution Line Maintenance Crew in the Water Department. This position supports the City’s Water Plant by maintaining the City’s water infrastructure, to include lines, valves, meters, hydrants, pumps, and tanks. 

Primary Duties Include:

• Accurately reading and recording water meter data
• Locating and identifying water leaks
• Repairing water leaks and assisting with system      maintenance
• Testing and troubleshooting water meters
• Overall service of the infrastructure system (i.e.      valves, meters, hydrants, pumps and tanks)
• Completing customer‑related work orders
• Ability to communicate and understand directions

· Adhere to all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and established operating protocols while working independently and as part of a team.

· Maintain accurate operational records, logs, reports, and compliance documentation.

· Willingness to work in other departments as necessary and directed

• Performing additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform      strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of      pressure; lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects, equipment, and      supplies up to 100 lbs. several times a day; shovel; crawl; bend; kneel;      dig holes for several hours per day; climb on and off equipment; and      operate vibrating equipment.

· Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, and hazardous conditions such as street traffic, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, toxic waste hazards, and other solid waste substances; and exposure to insects, noxious plants, and animals.

Minimum Requirements:

· Valid driver’s license with the ability to operate City vehicles safely

· WV Water Distribution certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass pre‑employment and random drug      screenings
• Good working knowledge of water lines and how to make      repairs
• Good working knowledge of the operation of light to      heavy construction equipment
• Willingness to obtain additional required      certifications
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Availability for emergency call‑outs
• General willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay based on experience ($17.00 - $19.00 DOE/DOQ)
• Vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• State retirement program
• Additional benefits included

Posted 7/28/2026

Claywood Park Public Service District is accepting resumes for a Class II or higher water treatment operator. 

Minimum Requirements:

Valid driver’s license

Class II or higher WVOP Certification

Demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience with water supply, water quality, and treatment process including disinfection, mechanical/electrical aptitude and pump/plant maintenance.

Applicants from other Municipal Utilities or Public Service Districts will be given equal years-of–service credit for vacation leave. 

We offer Highmark Health Insurance (no spousal surcharge) and Life Insurance.

Salary based on experience and qualifications.

Submit Resumes to:

Claywood Park PSD

PO Box 127 

Parkersburg, WV 26102

ATTN: General Manager

claywood@woodpsd.org

Posted 7/24/2026

Claywood Park Public Service District is accepting applications/resumes for a full-time field operation and maintenance/Operator in Training (OIT) position. 

Qualified applicants that are currently employed from other municipal utilities or public service districts will be given equal years-of-service credit for vacation-leave.

Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle license and subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check. 

Applicants must be available for emergency on-call shifts and overtime as needed.

We offer competitive wages, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, PERS retirement and affordable Highmark health insurance.  

Applications can be found at www.woodpsd.org and submitted to: claywood@woodpsd.org or by mail to: Claywood Park PSD, Attn: General Manager, PO Box 127, Parkersburg, WV 26102

Posted 7/24/2026

Now Hiring – Join the Huntington Water Quality Board

The Huntington Water Quality Board is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

• Engineer in Training

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community while working on critical infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Jefferson E. Brady, PE

Huntington Water Quality Board

jbrady@huntingtonsb.com

Work Cell:  681-521-0647

555 7th Ave

Huntington, WV 25701

Posted 7/22/2026

The Town of Middlebourne is accepting applications for the position of a Class II Water Operator. Will perform a wide variety of skilled technical duties to operate, maintain and repair the water treatment facilities and systems, perform routine analysis and keep operational records. Will be required to work with other departments in the Municipality as well. 

Required to have a Diploma or GED as well as a valid Drivers License. 

Position is full time with benefits.

Benefits include insurance, retirement, sick days, holidays, and vacation days.

Pay based on qualifications and experience.

For more information, contact 

The Town of Middlebourne at 304-758-4771.

Send resume to Mayor Dave Myers, 211 Stealey St. Middlebourne, WV 26149 or

e-mail middlebournemunicipal@gmail.com or 

fax to 304-758-2182

Posted 6/29/2026

Hamrick PSD is looking to hire a Class I or Class 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator.  The facility is located in Hendricks, WV.  Please email for more information.  hamrickpsd@yahoo.com

Posted 6/22/2026

Job Purpose

This position shall receive on the job training to become a licensed plant operator while assisting in the operation of the wastewater treatment plant to maintain compliance with all requirements of the Permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, must also maintain compliance with any and all pertinent regulations from other regulatory agencies, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency and West Virginia Bureau of Public Health.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following)

· Learn to perform skilled work in the operation of equipment used in a water treatment plant.

· Learn to perform routine checks throughout the WWTP during a shift maintaining a record of data collected.

· Gain the ability to maintain written record of developments and occurrences in the operation of the WWTP to inform subsequent shifts and supervision.

· Gain the ability to utilize SCADA system to monitor and make adjustments, when necessary, to the operation of the water treatment process.

· Learn to perform routine/process/special sample collection, as may be required, in accordance with PUB’s WWTP Standard Operating Procedures.

· Learn to perform routine cleaning and maintenance work of the facilities and grounds.

· Must gain the ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative in carrying out daily tasks.

Experience and Education:

Any combination of training, experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities stated above, and the ability to perform the duties of the position would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

· Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Formal or informal education or training at a level which ensures the ability to read, write and perform mathematical computations, and supplemental coursework to meet certification requirements. 

Licenses and Certificates:

· Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of West Virginia or state of residence if other than West Virginia.

· The ability to complete the Wastewater Operator’s Class I Training course and successfully meet all necessary requirements to obtain a Class I license within 12 months from being hired. Failure to meet this requirement shall result in termination.

Physical Requirements

· The ability to lift 50 pounds.

· The ability to safely climb ladders and stairs multiple times daily.

· The ability to respond quickly to sounds.

· The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

· The ability to work in extreme weather.

· Ability to wear personnel protective equipment correctly, when required.

Posted 5/26/2026

Big Bend PSD is now accepting applications for a part time billing clerk. Expected hours of work will be Monday – Thursday from 8am to 1pm. Applications can be picked up at 255 Talcott Back Rd Talcott, WV or you may submit a resume. Applications/ Resumes will be accepted until 1pm on June 4, 2026

The following reflect the direct responsibilities of the Utility Billing clerk:

The Utility Billing Clerk is primarily responsible for customer service and assisting the Board in the daily operations of the administration of the many departments and services provided by the PSD. 

Reports directly to: PSD Board of Directors

Expected Essential Functions of the position:

• Is responsible for fast, friendly, and efficient customer support for customers at the office, on the telephone, or via U.S. mail or email 

• Is the “face of the Administration” and acts accordingly

• Reconciles daily business transactions (cash drawer)

• Enters/tracks work orders as needed

• Processes the mail on a daily basis

• Maintains accurate customer accounts

• Opens, closes, and places customer accounts on vacation status as necessary

• Passes off work orders to the maintenance department in the process of the above

• Documents all appropriate information in the Accufund system for follow through on accounts with adequate documentation/dates/times etc.

• Will become familiar with information the public requests on a regular basis.

• Responsible for maintaining PSD files

• Maintains up to date collections information

• Processes the monthly utility bills, collection letters, and is responsible for the PSD utility billing process

• Performs other tasks as delegated or directed by the PSD Board. 

• Follows all rules and directives of the PSD Employee Handbook 

Posted 5/20/2026