Water Systems Operator II

Irvine Ranch Water District; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Ranch Water District is seeking an Operator II in the Water Operations Department. The role monitors, analyzes, and controls domestic and irrigation water systems through field devices or a telemetry control system, under minimal supervision.

Qualified candidates must hold a Grade II Water Distribution Certificate and commit to obtaining a Grade III Water Treatment Certificate within one year of hire; applications are accepted continuously until filled with deadlines for first review.

Qualifications

• Must possess a California Water Resources Control Board issued Grade II (D2) Water Distribution Certificate upon hire.
• Must obtain a California Water Resources Control Board issued Grade III (T3) Water Treatment Certificate within one (1) year at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the District's water system and takes corrective measures to ensure its continued efficient operation and to maintain water quality standards.
• Performs routine water quality sampling and adjusts chemicals to comply with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Performs the chlorinating and testing of pipelines and reservoirs; checks chlorine dosage rates; weighs cylinders; records daily usage.
• Reads and documents critical water system pressures, flows, reservoir elevations and water quality.
• Operates, maintains and monitors chlorination, chloramination and de-chlorination facilities, pumping stations, wells, hydro-electric pump stations, pressure regulating/flow control structures and reservoirs.
• Operates the domestic, irrigation, and treatment systems using a computer-based telemetry control, monitoring, and alarm system.
• Diagnoses complex operating problems and takes effective courses of action.
• Evaluate and interpret lab tests and implement changes indicated.

Education

Grade II Water Distribution Certificate

Grade III Water Treatment Certificate

Job description

Irvine Ranch Water District is seeking an Operator II in the Water Operations Department. The role monitors, analyzes, and controls domestic and irrigation water systems through field devices or a telemetry control system, under minimal supervision.

Qualified candidates must hold a Grade II Water Distribution Certificate and commit to obtaining a Grade III Water Treatment Certificate within one year of hire; applications are accepted continuously until filled with deadlines for first review.