Water Treatment Lead Operator

City of Chino; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chino is seeking a full-time Water Treatment Lead Operator to oversee daily water treatment plant operations, monitor telemetry, and guide maintenance activities across facilities. The role demands hands-on expertise with pumps, wells, and related equipment, plus strong records management.

Applicants should have at least two years of water treatment experience, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant state licenses (T-3, D-2) and a Class C CDL with HazMat endorsements where

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience as Water Treatment Operator or equivalent.
• Valid Class C Commercial Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment; HazMat endorsements preferred.
• State Water Resources controls board Grade T-3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate required.
• State Water Resources Control Board Grade D-2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead staff in maintenance of automatic control systems, valves, and related equipment.
• Monitor telemetry system at City yard and at water treatment plants, pumps, wells, and reservoirs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps and associated equipment; inspect facilities and pumping operations.
• Maintain written records of work and resources; review invoices and address deficiencies with contractors.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Telemetry monitoring

Preventive maintenance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years Water Treatment Operator experience

Class C Commercial Driver's License

HazMat endorsements

Grade T-3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate

Grade D-2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate

Job description

We're Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a

full-time Water Treatment Lead Operator!

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Who We Are

The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:

• Commitment to Our Community


• Integrity & Accountability


• Fiscal Responsibility


• Partnerships & Teamwork


• Innovation


• Communication & Engagement

The Public Works Department plays a key role in maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department oversees streets, traffic systems, landscaping, lighting, water, sewer, and storm drains, as well as City-owned facilities and vehicle fleets. Public Works also provides engineering, environmental compliance, and inspection services, manages capital improvement projects and recycling programs, and administers the City’s solid waste franchise. Committed to quality, efficiency, and sustainability, the department helps build a safe, resilient, and thriving community.

What You’ll Do

As our new Water Treatment Lead Operator, you will:

• Train and lead staff in the repair and maintenance of automatic control systems, liquid level controls, automatic pumps; control, check, globe, and gate valves; oil and air filters; fuses, circuit breakers, probes, relays, time delays, coils, switches, bearings, packings, mechanical seals, oil lines, droppers, and gauges.


• Monitor and maintain the telemetry system at the City yard and all water treatment plants, pumps, wells, and reservoirs.


• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps and related equipment; checking pumping operations, buildings, and treatment facilities.


• Maintain written records of work being done and resources utilized; review coding on invoices and recommend approval for payment; write letters detailing deficiencies in work completed by contractor.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge of procedures and equipment used in the operation of domestic wells, motors, pumps, compressors, electrical panels, and control valves.


• Understands and is familiar with chlorination and domestic water sampling techniques and practices.


• Is excited by challenges, loves to learn, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).


• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator or equivalent, with experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment facilities, motors, pumps, wells, and related equipment.


• Licenses and Certifications:
  
  
  
  1. Possession of a valid Class C Commercial California Driver\'s License to be maintained throughout employment.
  
  
  2. Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Class \"C\" Commercial Driver\'s License with HazMat endorsements, to be maintained throughout employment.
  
  
  3. Possession of a valid Grade T-3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board.
  
  
  4. Possession of, or successful acquisition within twenty-four (24) months of appointment, a valid Grade D-2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board.
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work.


• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.


• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.


• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.


• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at [phone]. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.

Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.