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HRSD

As a current employee at HRSD, I am thrilled to share my exceptional experience working for this remarkable organization. HRSD has proven to be an outstanding employer that prioritizes its employees' well-being, fosters growth and development, and promotes a positive work environment. I am delighted to write this review, reflecting my ongoing journey as an employee at HRSD.

From the moment I joined HRSD, I felt a genuine sense of belonging and purpose. The organization's commitment to employee development is evident through its comprehensive training programs and resources. HRSD invests in its employees' success, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement. The continuous learning environment has enabled me to expand my knowledge, improve my capabilities, and excel in my role.

The work culture at HRSD is truly exceptional. It is a place where collaboration and teamwork thrive, and every employee's contribution is valued. The sense of camaraderie among colleagues creates a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. HRSD embraces diversity, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. This inclusive culture fosters creativity, innovation, and an incredible sense of unity among employees.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working at HRSD is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community. HRSD's mission to protect the environment and provide safe wastewater treatment services resonates deeply with me. Knowing that my work directly contributes to the well-being of our community brings a tremendous sense of pride and fulfillment. HRSD's commitment to environmental stewardship inspires me to go above and beyond in my responsibilities.

HRSD also places a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The organization understands the importance of personal well-being and offers flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and a range of employee benefits. This support enables me to effectively manage my personal and professional commitments, fostering a harmonious and fulfilling lifestyle.

The leadership at HRSD is exceptional and leads by example. They are accessible, transparent, and genuinely invested in employee growth and success. The management team values open communication, encourages innovative thinking, and provides ample opportunities for feedback and collaboration. Their guidance and support have been instrumental in my professional development and have created an environment where I feel empowered to contribute and excel.

Moreover, HRSD offers numerous opportunities for career advancement. The organization believes in promoting from within and provides a clear pathway for employees to progress in their careers. HRSD offers mentorship programs, professional development opportunities, and recognition of employees' accomplishments. This commitment to internal growth demonstrates HRSD's dedication to fostering the potential of its workforce.

In conclusion, my experience as a current employee at Hampton Roads Sanitation District has been exceptional. HRSD's commitment to employee development, positive work culture, community impact, work-life balance, and supportive leadership makes it an outstanding place to work. I am grateful for the opportunities and support I have received during my time at HRSD. If you are seeking a fulfilling and empowering career where you can make a difference, I wholeheartedly recommend considering a position at HRSD.


Besides that, the hiring process takes months for 0 reason at all after the positions are open for months maybe years I was responsible for scheduling my training when contacts were provided once I was hired. I just cannot recommend not working here enough but hopefully, others that are a better fit have a better experience.

There was no structure to follow pertaining to accomplishments I should have met. The training was somehow wrong and when I brought up what was instructed to me was wrong I was treated like a liar. 

Management is never in the facilities nor do they respond to emails since they work from home making clear communication and guidance about employees' concerns extremely difficult. Management emphasized my tardiness in responding to emails during a leave I WAS granted which was approved prior and they still expect me to work. 

Also, while hospitalized and after I asked to send the medical emergency note they said they DID NOT need it. Then it fired back and they said I did not provide it.

I feel I was hired to spend some of the department budgets to avoid getting their budget cut when a coworker went on medical leave and then of course laid off upon her return.

 I feel the people, some of them are great but this organization was just not a fit for me. I'm glad I've found greater and better opportunities after and with an organization that truly values my skills. Glad I left. 

Great place to work that can accommodate a wide variety of skill sets. They have main office customer service positions, finance, Human Resources, wastewater plants. However without a college degree, you are going to be stuck most likely at the waste water plants, or interceptor pump stations. You can move up the ladder and become an apprentice, which are paid fairly well however you will have no personal life for yourself or family until you graduate. If you fail these classes the will get rid of you. For plant operators they work a rotating weekly shift, and have to get 4 state liscence on top of everything else. Very stressful. If you are book smart or have degrees it’s a really great job. If you don’t mind getting dirty and doing manual labor than it’s the best it’s gonna get out there. The culture is decent, although at times it’s definitely feels like they already know who they will hire before they even offer a job. The benefits are great, and I’m glad that I was here. 

-A typical work day consists of me coming in checking on my cleaning stations, assisting the Plant Operator with making sure everything in the plant runs smooth, if there are any issues act accordingly. 

-I've learned how to use heavy equipment suck as a forklift, telehandler, pressure washer ect., I've Learned how to work or plumbing, I've learned the process of how sewage treatment is handled.

-I felt like management did a good job of maintaining the plant granted the circumstances as far as the different chemical issues

-My co-workers for the most part work together. The type of work and the schedule that we have, they has to be comradely. 

-The only hard part of the job is the rotating schedule. Ome week its mornings, one week it's afternoons, the next week it's nights and two twelve hour weekends. I can be a bit much at times. But other than that no complaints.

33 years with this company. There is a huge amount of opportunities with HRSD from summer internships to General management. 
The schedule for operators is rotating 24/7/365 
All weather and mostly outdoors. 
I did not work administration which is totally different than operations. 
The on call schedule for me was two weeks on call two weeks off. Very stressful. 

HRSD is a good company to work for. They don’t have layoffs or anything like that. You get an annual raise of 4.4% through 10 years after that it’s like 1.2% or something like that. There’s plenty of room for growth. They’ll rather promote from within than hire outside the company. The benefits are great too. The only thing is it’s a big company and not all work centers are the same. Some are great and some are not. I will say they give a big effort to ensure it’s a positive place to work. 

Thrown to the wolves.  Terrible politics.  Management volatile and they lie.  No morale in the workplace.  No pay raises over 2 years time.  The organization as a whole stands for a good message, but my work center stifled any growth and stomped out motivation.

It was a good job. We had weekly process improvement meetings where the most senior personnel down to the greenest operators sat down to discuss process changes and their impact on operations. 

Great organization to work for that pays for EVERYTHING!!!! The only issue as a plant operator is the rotating shift schedule, but honestly if you can get past that, I would highly recommend or even recommend other positions at HRSD.

The benefits are great. They offer tuition assistance if advanced education will help you excel at your job. Paid time off is generous, and there are always a lot of opportunities available to volunteer with different teams and get involved with outreach.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Plant operator 16 salaries reported	$50,470 per year
Maintenance person 8 salaries reported	$49,927 per year
Technician 11 salaries reported	$51,435 per year
Intern 9 salaries reported	$16.33 per hour
Specialist 11 salaries reported	$61,607 per year

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