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 & Current Licensing
Location: Middle River Treatment Plant - North End
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: Possess at least a Class 4 Virginia Wastewater Operator License. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License. Must possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver License with air brakes and N endorsements or be able to acquire the same within six (6) months of hire.
Required Skills: See complete Job Description below for details.
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Posting Date: 12/30/2024
Title of Position: Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $39,520.00 - $49,400.00
Location: Middle River Treatment Plant - North End
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 twenty-four (24) months of employment. Must either possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and N endorsements or be able to acquire said license within 12 months of employment.
Required Skills: See Job Description below for complete details.
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Posting Date: 12/30/2024
Title of Position: Licensed Wastewater Plant Operator
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $43,929.60 - 60,398.00 DOQ & Current Licensing
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: At the minimum, a Class 4 Virginia Wastewater Operator License is required. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License. Must possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver License with air brakes and N endorsements or be able to acquire the same within six (6) months of hire. (See job description below for complete details of qualifications and experience.)
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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
Overview: Candidates with Dozer and Excavator experience are highly encouraged to apply!
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 HIGHLY PREFERRED. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License and be able to operate a vehicle. Must have experience in construction work. Experience in operating heavy duty equipment is preferred.
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Posting Date: 10/31/2024
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 twenty-four (24) months of employment. Must either possess a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and N endorsements or be able to acquire said license within twelve (12) months of employment.
Required Skills: See Job Description below for complete details.
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Posting Date: 10/02/2024

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta Water is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with federal antidiscrimination laws. We also comply with Virginia Law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants for employment based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles (e.g., braids, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, and military status. Augusta Water will not tolerate discrimination or harassment protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pre-employment
All applicants are required to undergo a post-offer, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. An offer of employment is contingent upon, among other things, satisfactory completion of this screening. Applicants who refuse to be tested for drug and alcohol screening will not be considered for employment.
All positions requiring a CDL or designated as Safety Sensitive are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Employees may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations and/or alcohol and drug screenings when reasonable suspicion exists for alcohol/drug misuse or after a workplace accident.