Water Distribution & Treatment Operator I

Golden State Water Company; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans with 85%

Paid vacation and sick time

Twelve Company paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan and Profit-Shar

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Health savings account and flexible-sp

Job summary

Golden State Water Company, a major investor-owned water utility in California, seeks a Water Supply Operator I. This entry-level role operates and monitors pumping systems, chemical feeds, storage facilities, and meters to support safe drinking water.

Responsibilities include basic lab techniques, sample collection, dosage and flow calculations, and emergency response readiness. Qualifications include a high school diploma, Windows literacy, and a valid CA driver license; SWRCB certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with computer applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet.
• SWRCB Water Distribution Operator 1 certification - required if applicant does not hold a valid T1 certification.
• SWRCB Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 certification preferred at time of hire, or must obtain within 18 months of employment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors water supply and treatment equipment such as pumping systems, chemical feed systems, water storage facilities, measuring and control systems, valves and meters.
• Assists with maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.
• Performs water level measurements on groundwater wells.
• Loads and unloads chemicals and performs basic laboratory techniques on water samples.
• Collects samples for analysis and performs dosing, flow rate and other calculations.

Skills

Good communication

Computer literacy

Basic math skills

Physical stamina

Measurement reading

Education

SWRCB Water Distribution Operator 1 certification

SWRCB Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 certification preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet

Laboratory basics

Job description

Golden State Water Company, a major investor-owned water utility in California, seeks a Water Supply Operator I. This entry-level role operates and monitors pumping systems, chemical feeds, storage facilities, and meters to support safe drinking water.

Responsibilities include basic lab techniques, sample collection, dosage and flow calculations, and emergency response readiness. Qualifications include a high school diploma, Windows literacy, and a valid CA driver license; SWRCB certifications