Pure Water Plant Operator

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking municipal organization as a Pure Water Plant Operator, where you'll oversee the daily operations of advanced water treatment facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of water supply, involving monitoring treatment processes, conducting sampling protocols, and maintaining comprehensive records. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community health and environmental stewardship. If you're passionate about water management and eager to make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Grade II or Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator's Certification.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations of pure water facilities.
• Monitor and adjust treatment processes and maintain operating logs.

Skills

Wastewater Treatment

Water Treatment

Monitoring Treatment Processes

Record Keeping

Education

Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate

Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator's Certification

Job description

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Pure Water Plant Operator positions are responsible for daily operations activities of pure water facilities, including the North City Pure Water Facility; operate; monitor, and adjust treatment process within the facility; conduct special sampling protocols; maintain operating logs; keep records and reports; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase: 5% effective 7/1/25.
• In addition to the scheduled general wage increase, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Pure Water Plant Operator: 5% effective 1/1/26.
• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply unless otherwise indicated.

CERTIFICATION: You must possess ONE of the following:

1. A valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
2. A valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator's Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of a valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board or a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued from the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: [phone]; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 6 - April 18, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)