10/21/2026
Clarksburg Sanitary Board is seeking a motivated and dependable Wastewater Operator or a Wastewater Operator in Training (OIT) to join our Wastewater Treatment Plant. Starting pay for an Operator in Training is $22.70/hr., with additional compensation based on qualifications and certifications. The city provides a competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package, paid training and certification support, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities listed below are those that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of duties is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. The omission of a duty does not preclude the City from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. The City Manager may modify this description as needed to meet the requirements of this position.
• Work a forty (40) hour workweek, requiring shift work with a rotating schedule which includes call-out responsibilities and occasional weekend duties.
• Maintain and operate the solids building.
• Press and maintain the sludge press.
• Change chemical drums as needed.
• Read and record sludge, press, and chemical use data and logbooks.
• Maintain area grounds and the physical plant.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.
• General cleaning of equipment, windows, floors, etc., and other tasks as assigned.
• Painting, mowing grass, trimming and removing shrubbery.
• Adjust processes as necessary and required.
• Ability to address the public tactfully and courteously, and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, public officials, and the public.
• Perform related work duties as needed or assigned by supervisors or the City Manager.
• Perform all duties and functions following the policy and procedure set forth by the City of Clarksburg Employee Handbook.
Minimum Qualifications
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent education/GED.
• Provide proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Possess a valid WV driver’s license.
• Possess a valid Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification upon hire or able to acquire a West Virginia Class I Wastewater Certification within 2 years upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Required to pass a professionally administered DOT pre-employment drug & alcohol test, physical, background check, and random drug screenings.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Certification Requirements
• Must maintain a valid WV driver’s license and be available for emergency response.
• Must be willing to obtain a Class B CDL license, if needed, and consent to a full and limited query through the FMCSA Clearinghouse with a “driver not prohibited” status.
• Hold and maintain a valid Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification or
• Ability to acquire a West Virginia Class I Wastewater Certification within 2 years upon hire. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Safety & Regulations – handling chemicals and environmental compliance.
• Math & Science – Basic math and chemistry.
• Equipment Familiarity – Pumps, valves, meters, and lab tools.
• Monitoring – Reading gauges, detecting abnormal conditions.
• Mechanical – Basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Sampling & Testing – Collecting samples and performing basic lab tests.
• Recordkeeping – Accurate data logging and reporting.
• Communication – Clear verbal and written communication.
• Follow Procedures – Adhere to safety and operating protocols.
• Problem-Solving – Respond to issues and alarms effectively.
• Work indoors and outdoors in physically demanding environments.
• Teamwork & Learning – Work well with others and be open to training.
Physical Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Duties:
• The ability to lift 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Employees must regularly stand, sit, walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, balance, squat, crawl, stretch, bend, maneuver in tight spaces, and use hands and fingers to handle equipment to perform duties.
• The ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus when reading gauges, meters, and computer screens.
• Employees will frequently be exposed to odors, fumes, toxic conditions, air contaminants, dust, grease, and high noise levels.
Qualified candidates: submit cover letter and resume to:
City of Clarksburg (Sanitary Board)
Attn: Sherri Matheny
222 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Email to [email protected]
Deadline for applying is November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for
further consideration will be contacted.
Clarksburg Sanitary Board is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V.
