Water Plant Operator Trainee — Grow Into a Skilled Pro

City-of-Richland,-W; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richland is seeking a Plant Operator Trainee in Water Operations. You will operate motorized equipment and perform plant and facility operations and maintenance, including groundskeeping. The role involves rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of experience in potable water systems operations. A full set of WA licenses/certifications must be pursued within specified timeframes; a valid driver’s license is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in operations or construction of potable water systems.
• WA Operator-in-Training certificate required within six months to test.
• WA Water Plant Operator I/II/III and WA Water Distribution Manager I/II/III certificates required within one year to test.
• Valid driver’s license required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment and perform plant and facility operations and maintenance including grounds keeping.
• Serve as Plant Operator Trainee performing Plant Operator functions as needed.
• Work rotating shifts, to include weekends and holidays.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Plant operations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operator-in-Training (OTI) certificate within six months

Water Plant Operator I certificate within one year

Water Distribution Manager I certificate within one year

Water Plant Operator II certificate within one year

Water Distribution Manager II certificate within one year

Water Plant Operator III certificate within one year

Water Distribution Manager III certificate within one year

Job description

City of Richland is seeking a Plant Operator Trainee in Water Operations. You will operate motorized equipment and perform plant and facility operations and maintenance, including groundskeeping. The role involves rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of experience in potable water systems operations. A full set of WA licenses/certifications must be pursued within specified timeframes; a valid driver’s license is