Water Treatment Plant Operator II/III

Published by for City of Santa Barbara

Water Treatment Plant Operator II/III

WATER TREATMENT PLANTOPERATOR II/III

II $72,044 - $87,571 Annually

III $79,943 - $97,171 Annually

Under supervision, operate and maintain a conventional surface water treatment plant, groundwater treatment plant and hydro-electric facility. Independently monitor treatment plant and well treatment facility operations, interpret and document data by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, SCADA, and other instrumentation. Make necessary adjustments to maintain chemical feed rates, proper reservoir levels and pressure zones; collect water samples and perform routine chemical and physical tests; calculate results using standard equations and data. Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs to chemical feed systems, pumps and motors, valves and other water treatment facility equipment and facilities. Plan and execute maintenance projects from design to installation. Under minimal supervision perform servicing of plant equipment and facilities including major and minor repairs when necessary. Work with contractors and vendors as required. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; perform other work as required.  Note: Incumbents must be available to work shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, standby and holidays.  Offers of employment may be made at the Water Treatment Plant Operator II or III level depending on experience and certifications.

 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:   Established procedures and tools used for operating and maintaining all process equipment and treatment techniques related to a conventional water treatment plant. Routine chemical tests necessary in water treatment process such as chlorine residual, turbidity, taste and odor. Routine maintenance and cleaning of treatment plant equipment and facilities.
Ability to:   Apply established water treatment procedures to formulate conclusions regarding operations and maintenance of treatment plant equipment and facilities; perform routine chemical tests, preventative maintenance and repairs; maintain operations and maintenance records including daily operation log, chemical and laboratory test results, and maintenance performed on equipment; read, record, interpret, and respond to information in the plant log; cooperate with staff when accomplishing duties; direct and train operations personnel; follow verbal and written instructions; respond to public inquiries and/or complaints; follow established safety practices.
Experience/Training:   WTO II : One year of experience performing potable water treatment operation and maintenance duties. Experience requirement may be reduced based on employee performance and successful completion of Grade T3 WTPO certification exam.
WTO III : Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing potable water treatment operation and maintenance duties.  Completion of the twelfth grade (or equivalent) supplemented by additional courses or training in water treatment operations and plant maintenance.
License Requirements:  Applicant must possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
Certification Requirements:  WTO II: Possession of a minimum of a Grade T2 Water Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate issued by the State of California at the time of appointment, with the ability to get a Grade T3 WTPO certification within two years of appointment.  WTO III:  Possession of a T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate.
Environmental Conditions:   Positions in this class have periodic to frequent exposure to disagreeable working conditions including chemicals, machinery, computer screens, noise, dirt, fumes, vibration, heat, cold and dampness.
Physical Standards:  Positions in this class require light physical work with frequent standing and walking, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, distinguishing sounds of equipment, and the ability to discriminate colors.
 

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all relevant education, training and experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that you possess that qualify you for this position.  Applications and supplemental questionnaires may be rejected if incomplete.  All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.  The selection process may consist of a written exam, oral exam, practical exam, and/or application/questionnaire rating.  Those candidates receiving a passing score will have their names placed on the eligibility list.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021.

Information

Industry experience

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy