Under the direction of the Water Manager performs skilled and semi-skilled work at the water treatment plant and distribution system. The Water Treatment Operator will perform routine inspections, lubrication, servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and facilities as well as assist with the operation of water plant equipment, distribution system appurtenances and various water quality monitoring tasks.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for “on-call” / stand-by response duties for after hour distribution system and water plant operational emergencies

Assist in operating water plant equipment by reading meters and gauges, operating valves, pumps, and other controls to adjust water flow, pressure, and chemical dosages. Make calculations and record readings

Collect water samples and perform routine water quality laboratory tests

Basic computer work required for the entry of accumulated data into various formats and reports

Operate pumps and maintain or adjust related flow & pressure controls

Perform calibrations for various water quality monitoring equipment

Control flows to meet customer demands including fire flow and minimum pressure requirements

Assist with various distribution system maintenance tasks such as service line repairs, distribution system flushing, traffic control, valve exercising, hydrant flushing, and debris clean up

Locate and mark underground utilities

Investigate water quality problems

Make scheduled and preventive maintenance checks on facility equipment

Safe handling of chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, alum, and other chemicals used in the treatment of potable water

Perform janitorial work and grounds maintenance at the water treatment plant and business office while monitoring defensible space needs at all facility sites

Perform customer water turn off / on requests

Qualifications:

High school diploma or the equivalency thereof.

Two years of experience in Water Treatment Operations or related field

Minimum certification level of "T-1" Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California State Water Resources Control Board, and

Minimum certification level of “D-1” Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California State Water Resources Control Board

Basic knowledge of computers, including ability to use, or learn within a reasonable time, the treatment plant's data entry and control system.

Valid California driver license and satisfactory driving record.

Basic Work Hours: 30 hours per week. Employee will take a 30-minute break for lunch and two 10-minute breaks.

Hourly Compensation: Depending upon experience

Physical Demands:

Standing; walking; walking over uneven ground; close and distance vision; full use of hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; driving vehicles, lifting and carrying (regularly up to 25 lbs., frequently up to 50 lbs., and infrequently up to 100 lbs.)

Environmental Demands:

Outside: Frequently works outside in a variety of weather conditions ranging from snow to +80° F.

Inside: Frequently works indoors in temperature‑controlled environment.

Fumes/Gases: Exposure to fumes from chlorine, alum and chemicals used in the treatment process and lab.

Noise/Vibration: Moderate exposure to noise, and minimal vibration from pumps and motors.

Mental Requirements:

Reading: Reads road maps, construction plans and details, instructions, work orders, technical reports, magazine and journal reports, safety manuals, letters, reports, memos and messages.

Writing: Reports, messages and instructions.

Math: Ability to perform basic math and algebra calculations.

Attention to Detail: Above average level concentration and attention to detail.

Repetition: Routine daily work practices, especially relating to laboratory work.

Judgment: Ability to work independently, prioritize work and make decisions regarding correct formatting of work and implementation of same. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to work with others to achieve desired goals.

Social Skills: Ability to relate cooperatively with members of the public, and District personnel.

Communication Skills: Ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts orally and written. Ability to understand communications from others.