Description

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee/Operator I is the entry
level job for performing wastewater treatment plant operations. While under
supervision, personnel perform routine plant maintenance and learn
wastewater treatment plant operations.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II is an experienced working
level job for performing wastewater treatment assignments. Personnel
perform the full range of plant and facility inspection, operation, and
maintenance work with minimal supervision and training.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III is an experienced working
level job for performing the full range of wastewater treatment assignments.
May act as a Designated Operator in Charge on specific projects or in the
absence of the department supervisor.

All classifications may be required to work extended hours, use respiratory
equipment, be on call and/or standby, and work in all manner of inclement
weather. This position requires a 9/80 work schedule.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships and possess the knowledge and skills to
monitor, operate and adjust wastewater treatment plant equipment on an
assigned shift. This includes performing standard chemical tests, maintaining
accurate operating records, completing routine equipment maintenance, and
carrying out related duties as required. Experience working in snow and extreme
weather is a plus. At a minimum, the selected candidate must have the following
education, experience, and certification requirements:

Operator Trainee/Operator I: Graduation from high school or equivalent. No
specific work experience is required. Must have the ability to learn assigned
tasks. Experience in a wastewater facility with a State Water Resources Control
Board (SWRCB) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training (OIT) or
Grade I certification is desirable. Selected candidates must obtain and maintain
a SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant OIT certification within one month of
appointment and a Grade II certification within 30 months of appointment.

Operator II: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Two years of
wastewater treatment experience. Qualifying education listed in the SWRCB
Wastewater Operator Certification Requirements Table may be substituted for
a maximum of one year of overall experience. Possession of Grade II
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the SWRCB. Must
obtain and maintain a SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D2
certification within 12 months of appointment.

Operator III: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Four years of
wastewater treatment experience, which includes one year while in possession
of Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification or higher.
Qualifying education listed in the SWRCB Wastewater Operator Certification
Requirements Table may be substituted for a maximum of three years of
overall experience. Possession of Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operator certification from the SWRCB. Must obtain and maintain a SWRCB
Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 certification within 12 months of
appointment.

All Levels
Driver License: Possession at time of appointment and continued maintenance of a
valid California Class C Driver License, or equivalent. Proof of a driving record free
of multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for two consecutive years.
Note: Applicants must submit at the time of application, a current copy of their
driving record from the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
issued no later than one month prior to application submittal. A California DMV
driver record can be obtained at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customerservice/
request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/.