Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

City of Madera; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Madera is hiring certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to join our Public Works team. This entry-level position involves operating, maintaining, and learning the full range of duties in wastewater treatment facilities, with automatic promotion based on certification up to Operator III and City-paid exam and certification fees.

Operator I is the entry level class; incumbents must meet qualification standards and progress through the civil service process as they gain

Qualifications

• One year of experience in operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment laboratory or related work.
• High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Possession of a Grade I Certificate as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator from the California State Water Quality Control Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform and learn to perform the full array of duties in wastewater treatment operations.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant controls and equipment.
• Work under immediate supervision and adhere to applicable policies and procedures.

Skills

Wastewater plant operations

Maintenance and controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with lab testing coursework

Grade I Certificate Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Tools

Class C California driver's license

Job description

Now hiring certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to join our team and play a vital role in protecting public health, preserving our environment, and ensuring reliable wastewater treatment operations! Under immediate supervision, performs and learns to perform the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series including operations, controls and maintenance work in one or more Public Works wastewater treatment plant facilities; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required. Automatic Promotion based on certification level up to Operator III, with City paid exam and certification fees.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Iis the entry levelclass responsible for a wide variety of plant operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. This classification is distinguished from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II in that the latter occasionally assists in the training of lower level Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I positions.

• Possess the equivalent of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment laboratory or the performance of related work
• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented with appropriate coursework in laboratory testing and analysis
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license
• Possession of a Grade I Certificate as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator from the California State Water Quality Control Board

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists.

The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.