Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade I/II/III

City of Roseville; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Engaging culture

Job summary

The City of Roseville is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator (Grade II or III) to join the Environmental Utilities Department. You will monitor SCADA systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and support high-quality water treatment and distribution for the community.

This full-time position follows a 24-hour rotating schedule with two 24-hour shifts, four days off, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have relevant certification and experience at Grade II or III levels.

Qualifications

• Experience: No experience is required; some experience in repairing/maintaining mechanical equipment and/or knowledge of mechanical processes is preferred.
• Training: Completion of the twelfth grade, GED, or higher-level degree.
• License: Valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• License: Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 (T1) certificate within one year of appointment.
• Grade II: Two years of plant operation experience; T2 certificate.
• Grade III: Two years of plant operation experience; T3 certificate.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grow your career by joining the Environmental Utilities Department in the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade I/II/III.

Ready to make a real impact on your community's health and safety? We're looking for a hands‑on Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II or Grade III to play a pivotal role in the continuous operation of the City's water treatment facility - monitoring system performance and high‑tech SCADA systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the effective treatment and distribution of high‑quality water. You will contribute to ensuring top‑quality water flows to every home and help keep the city running smoothly. If you're driven and ready to step into a key role with a team focused on excellence, safety and customer service, join a mission that matters every single day!

This position follows a 24-hour rotating schedule with operators working 48 hours (two consecutive 24-hour shifts) followed by 96 hours (four days) off.

The City of Roseville offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth and an engaging culture where innovation and collaboration thrive.

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grades I/II/III 24 Hr - in the Environmental Utilities Department. The current vacancy is for a Regular Full‑time Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II or Grade III. The employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future Regular, Limited Term or Temporary vacancies.

The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.

Minimum Qualifications

Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade I

Experience and Training

• Experience: No experience is required; some experience in repairing/maintaining mechanical equipment and/or knowledge of mechanical processes is preferred.
• Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, GED, or higher-level degree.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 (T1) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within one year of date of appointment.

Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade II

Experience and Training

• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating a water treatment plant, similar to that of a Water Treatment Plant Operator - Grade I with the City of Roseville.
• Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, GED, or higher-level degree.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 (T2) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Water Treatment Plant Operator – Grade III

Experience and Training

• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating a water treatment plant, similar to that of a Water Treatment Plant Operator – Grade II with the City of Roseville.
• Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher-level degree.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 3 (T3) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board by date of appointment.

The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.