Senior Operator (Production)

Mesa Water District; Costa Mesa (CA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The American Water Works Association seeks an experienced water operator at the advanced journey level to supervise and perform complex tasks in operating water production systems. You will lead staff, interpret policies, and coordinate field activities under supervision.

Qualified candidates hold SWRCB certifications and meet the educational and experience requirements for this advanced role, with duties including maintenance, inspections, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Formación

• Requires education equivalent to high school with vocational/technical training in water utility science or related fields.
• Four years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of water production infrastructure.
• State Water Resources Control Board certifications required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, oversee, and participate in the most complex tasks in operating water production systems.
• Serve as lead worker over staff and work sites under direction of a Water Operation Supervisor.
• Interpret policies and procedures; provide recommendations consistent with regulations.

Conocimientos

Lead worker

Water system operations

Water maintenance

Engineering practices

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in water utility science

Descripción del empleo

Job includes a State Water Board certification
Under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work involved in the operation of water production systems. Receives direction from Water Operation Supervisor, and provides lead direction over staff.

This is the advanced journey level class in the Operator Series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including serving as a lead worker over assigned staff and work sites. Employees perform duties requiring specialized knowledge of water system operations and water maintenance, water system utility construction methods, plan specification interpretation for field installations, and working knowledge of engineering practices. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Work requires judgment in the interpretation of policies, procedures, and guidelines and may require the development of recommendations consistent with policies and procedures.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by vocational or technical training in water utility science, water distribution infrastructure maintenance and repair practices, mechanical maintenance and repair practices, or construction inspection.
Education: Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water production infrastructure.

Certifications:

Possession of Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 Certification issued by State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
Possession of a Water Treatment Grade T2 Certificate issued by SWRCB.
License: Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Other: Must reside within 40 miles of the nearest boundary to Mesa Water District in order to participate in the mandatory standby program based on operational needs and respond to emergencies.