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SalaryJob Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator to join our team. As a Water/Wastewater Operator, you will be under direction of the Chief Plant Operator, and will operate, repair, and maintain the District’s water and wastewater treatment facilities, including water treatment and distribution systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
Essential Duties:
- Monitors the operations of District water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities for proper, efficient, and safe function.
- Adhere to all operational requirements stipulated by Regional, State and Federal regulatory agencies.
- Schedule and test operating and auxiliary equipment.
- Record readings from meters, gauges, and recording charts.
- Make necessary system adjustments to maintain proper operating conditions.
- Make visual inspections of plant operations to ensure that operational problems have been located, evaluated, and adjusted.
- Operate valves and controls to feed chlorine and other chemicals into treatment systems, according to flows and volumes.
- Inspect pump stations, pumps, motors, valves, filters, meters, and related equipment, and perform repairs and regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Collect samples for laboratory tests and perform the appropriate analysis for the operator’s grade level.
- Check safety precautions and maintain safe working conditions.
- Keep accurate records and logs for submission of operations reports and input data into the plant computer systems.
- Assist, as needed, personnel in other Groups and Departments with major repairs.
- Perform a variety of maintenance on treatment plant, plant equipment, and plant grounds.
- After demonstrating appropriate knowledge, skill, and ability, may be assigned weekend and on-call duties.
Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must possess a valid Wastewater Treatment Operator I Certificate issued by the State of California State Water Resources Control Board. Must obtain a Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within 18 months of assignment.
- Must possess a Grade I Distribution Certificate issued by the California Department of State of California State Water Resources Control Board.
- Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the District to operate District vehicles.
Join our team as a Water/Wastewater Operator and contribute to the efficient operation of our treatment facility. For full job description or if you are interested in applying, visit the District's website at www.gcsd.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.75 - $41.63 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
