Water Supply Operator I: Field & Lab Technician

Golden State Water Company; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans with

Job summary

Golden State Water Company in California invites applications for the Water Supply Operator I role. Under supervision, you will support water supply and treatment operations, monitor equipment, perform basic lab techniques, and assist in plant maintenance.

This entry-level position requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a California driver license; SWRCB Distribution Operator 1 certification is required if no valid T1 is held, with Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and Internet.
• SWRCB Water Distribution Operator 1 certification – required if applicant does not hold a valid T1 certification.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 certification preferred at time of hire, or must obtain within 18 months of employment or position start date.
• Good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Valid California driver license.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors a variety of water supply and treatment equipment, including pumping systems, chemical feed systems, water storage facilities, measuring and control systems, interagency control valves and meters, and pressure reducing/sustaining valves.
• Assists with maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.
• Performs water level measurements on groundwater wells.
• Loads and unloads chemicals.
• Performs basic laboratory analytical techniques on water samples and collects samples for analytical purposes.
• Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, pressure and other weights and measures associated with water supply and treatment operations.
• Complies with all safety standards and practices as they pertain to equipment, facility operations and chemical handling.
• May require after-hours work due to 24-hour operation and must be available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the nearest water system boundary where assigned to respond to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows

MS Office

Good communication

California driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Water Technology/Distribution/Treatment

Tools

Water distribution software (SCADA basics)

Job description

Golden State Water Company in California invites applications for the Water Supply Operator I role. Under supervision, you will support water supply and treatment operations, monitor equipment, perform basic lab techniques, and assist in plant maintenance.

This entry-level position requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a California driver license; SWRCB Distribution Operator 1 certification is required if no valid T1 is held, with Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 preferred