Position Description |
 | Water Treatment Plant Operator is the journey-level class that performs technically complex work in the operation of surface water treatment facilities. Incumbents perform the most advanced functions related to the maintenance and repair of equipment at water treatment/production facilities. Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift and may be required to work holidays and weekends.
Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Utilities, Water Operations Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months. |
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| Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule |
| BENEFITS: UNIT 1 International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39)
RETIREMENT: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. The City does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Increase your retirement savings with The City's 457 plan.
VACATION LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov. |
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| The Requirements |
| Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list.
High school diploma or GED; AND two (2) years of full-time experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution, and operation of water systems OR two (2) years of full-time work experience operating a groundwater or surface water treatment plant that shares equivalent State of California classification with the City of Fresno; AND Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T3, from the State Water Resource Board at time of appointment.
This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Due to the nature of the work environment, the incumbent is required to participate in a medical monitoring program to ensure respiratory fitness for using required respiratory equipment |
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| How To Apply |
| APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS ECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE. |
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| Selection Process |
| The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Examination: 100%: A job-related written examination that may be administered online which may test a candidate's knowledge of basic tools, ability to perform mathematical calculations, follow written instructions and read meters and gauges correctly. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of: April 5, 2021. |
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| Veteran Preference Regulations |
| Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. |
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| Equal Opportunity Employer |
| We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site. |