Start your career at Augusta Water today. Augusta Water provides quality water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection, and operates the Augusta County Regional Landfill. We pride ourselves in protecting the public health and environment by providing superb water, sewer services, and solid waste disposal.
Augusta Water provides outstanding benefits for full-time employees:

  • Affordable & Respected Health Insurance for only $10 a month for Employee Coverage
    • (Plan coverage is also available for EE+Spouse and Children at an additional premium cost)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental Coverage
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Time
  • Vacation Time (New hires are eligible for 40 hours upon employment)
  • Educational Assistance ($25,000 Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education, and Apprenticeship Program)
  • Longevity Increases
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Retirement with employer match. (VRS- Virginia Retirement System)
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

Title of Position: Licensed Wastewater Plant Operator
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $43,929.60 - 60,398.00 DOQ
Location: Stuarts Draft Wastewater Treatment Plant
Responsibilities: Perform routine tasks, necessary tests, and apply judgment based upon training and defined operations and maintenance practices related to the processing of wastewater at treatment facilities and/or pump stations; does related work as required. (See Job Description below for complete details.)
Qualifications/Experience: Virginia Wastewater Operator Class 4 is required. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school and some experience in activities that require both written and oral instructions and using mathematics. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License to operate company vehicles. Must possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver License with H and N endorsements or be able to acquire the same within 6 - 12 months of hire.
Posting Date: 12/16/2024

Title of Position: Landfill Equipment Operator
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $48,318.40 - $60,398.00
Location: Augusta Regional Landfill
Responsibilities: The Equipment Operator position is capable of performing all the essential job functions and has an understanding of the tasks required to efficiently operate the Augusta Regional Landfill in compliance with all environmental and safety regulations. May operate heavy duty equipment that includes but is not limited to a bull dozer, excavator, compactor, track loader, articulated haul truck, and motor grader in compliance with the company operating policies and procedures. May operate medium duty equipment that includes but is not limited to a water truck, hydro-seeder and rubber tire loader in compliance with the company operating policies and procedures. May operate light duty equipment includes but is not limited to a mini excavator, pickup truck, skid steer, farm tractor, mowing equipment in compliance with the company operating policies and procedures. Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Perform manual labor as required. Duties may include but are not limited to weed eating, picking up litter and installing or moving wind fence. Load, mix, spray, clean up the hydroseeder when utilizing Posi-shell as a daily cover material. Ensure that proper daily cover is applied at the end of each work day. Perform daily checks, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and routine maintenance as necessary on equipment. Notify the Field Supervisor of material needs, equipment repairs, and work improvement suggestions. Maintain work areas, the maintenance shop, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Observe all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and practices. Report any unsafe working conditions to the Supervisor. Other duties as assigned. For complete details, see Job Description below.
Qualifications/Experience: DOZER OR EXCAVATOR EXPERIENCE HIGH PREFERRED. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License and be able to operate a vehicle. Must have experience at construction work and also having experience in operating heavy duty equipment is preferred.
Posting Date: 10/31/2024

Title of Position: Licensed Water Plant Operator
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: Depends on qualifications
Location: Middle River Treatment Facility, Verona
Responsibilities: Perform routine tasks, necessary tests, and apply sound judgment based upon training and defined operations and maintenance practices related to the processing of water at treatment facilities and/or pump stations.
Qualifications/Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must possess a Virginia Waterworks Operator license (Class 4, 3, 2 or 1). Must possess a Virginia Driver’s License. Must possess a Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with H & N endorsements or be able to acquire the same within 12 months of employment.
Required Skills: See Job Description below for complete details.
Posting Date: 10/02/2024

Title of Position: Water Plant Operator Trainee
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $39,520.00 - $49,400.00
Location: Middle River Treatment Facility, Verona
Responsibilities: Perform routine tasks, necessary tests, and apply sound judgment based upon training and defined operations and maintenance practices related to the processing of water at treatment facilities and/or pump stations. (See Job Description below for complete details.)
Qualifications/Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must possess a Virginia Driver’s License. Must obtain a minimum Class 4 Virginia Waterworks Operator license within 18 months of employment. Must possess a Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with H & N endorsements or be able to acquire the same within 12 months of employment.
Required Skills: See Job Description below for complete details.
Posting Date: 10/02/2024

Title of Position: Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $39,520.00 - $49,400.00
Location: Stuarts Draft Wastewater Treatment Plant
Responsibilities: Perform routine tasks, necessary tests, and apply judgment based upon training and defined operations and maintenance practices related to the processing of wastewater at treatment facilities and/or pump stations; does related work as required. (See Job Description below for complete details.)
Qualifications/Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must possess a Virginia Driver's license. Must obtain a minimum Class 4 operators license within 18 months of employment. Must either possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with H and N endorsements or be able to acquire said license within 12 months of employment.
Required Skills: See Job Description below for complete details.
Posting Date: 10/02/2024

Title of Position: Systems Administrator
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $57,096.00 - $71,370.00
Location: Admin Offices, Verona
Responsibilities: The Systems Administrator participates in information services program development and management in coordination with department directors and supervisors, and prepares and maintains systems, records, and files.
Qualifications/Experience: Must possess an Associate Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or any combination of relevant education and experience in these fields. A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related field and two (2) years previous experience and/or training in relevant information technology and/or computer operations is preferred. Proficiency with Windows (operating software and network environment) and the Microsoft Office Suite are required.
Required Skills: See Job Description below for complete details.
Posting Date: 08/12/2024

Title of Position: Staff or Senior Staff Accountant
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: Staff Accountant: $57,096.00 - $71,370.00 Senior Staff Accountant: $65,873.30 - $82,342.00
Responsibilities: Perform professional accounting and financial work for Augusta Water and the Augusta Regional Landfill, as assigned, with minimal supervision. Serve as a backup to other finance department staff, as necessary, in performing the daily operations of the department and ensuring compliance with Augusta Water’s accounting and purchasing procedures.
Qualifications/Experience: The Staff Accountant must possess an Associate’s Degree in business or accounting, or equivalent coursework, training, and/or professional experience. The Senior Staff Accountant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in business or accounting, or equivalent coursework, training, and/or professional experience. Experience in governmental or fund accounting is preferred and knowledge of governmental procurement and purchasing is highly desired. Prefer knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards.
Required Skills: Must have the ability to communicate in English, verbally and written, and be able to understand written and verbal directions, procedures, and communicate to others. Must be proficient in the use of current computer software for the office. Prefer a working knowledge of the Internet, basic research, and electronic data communications. Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract, multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; to utilize basic systems of algebra and to utilize statistical theory and inference. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and perform several tasks at once. Must exhibit a positive attitude to effectively deal with the public, agency officials, visitors, and co-workers.
Posting Date: 07/30/2024