Water System Operator I
- La Puente Valley County Water District
- La Puente, California
- Full Time
WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR I
This listing closes on 9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
La Puente Valley County Water District
Salary
$32.05 - $42.44 Hourly
Location
La Puente, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Closing Date
9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in water system operation, maintenance, installation, and repair assignments. This position also performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in operations and maintenance at groundwater treatment plants, well field, booster stations, flow control valves, and chemical feed systems. This is a Journeyman position. This position will serve as a Shift Operator for water treatment and water distribution activities as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 13, Operator Certification.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are duties performed by employees in this class. Duties listed are not meant to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned.
Participate in performing a variety of duties associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system including: main line repair, service line installation, replacement, and repair; main line valve installation, replacement and repair; water main line flushing; pipe cutting; line tapping; water meter installation, replacement, reading, repair and testing; and main line and hydrant valve turning and flushing.
Operate a variety of tools and equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, jackhammers, pavement saws, compressors, pneumatic tools, and hand and power tools.
Maintain safe traffic control around work areas in accordance to the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) and/or other traffic standards.
Perform best management practices for water system releases.
Shift operator for groundwater treatment plant(s). Performs activities related to water system maintenance, disinfection, chemical feed, water quality, water supply, and production.
Operates a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public.
Responds to customer inquiries.
Respond to water distribution, production and treatment system emergencies.
Performs after hour on-call duties for water production and treatment system related calls.
Perform related duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: two years of responsible work experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water systems, including some experience with field customer relations and performing water treatment operations and water supply facility operations.
Training/Education: High school graduation, or satisfactory equivalent, preferably supplemented by college level course work in water supply, water treatment, supervision, public administration, construction management or related subjects.
LICENSE CERTIFICATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.
Grade II Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.
Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board. Grade III Water Treatment Operator Certificate preferred.
Cal OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety (certificate of course completion).
Employer
La Puente Valley County Water District
Address
112 North 1st Street
La Puente, California, 91744
This listing closes on 9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
La Puente Valley County Water District
Salary
$32.05 - $42.44 Hourly
Location
La Puente, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Closing Date
9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in water system operation, maintenance, installation, and repair assignments. This position also performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in operations and maintenance at groundwater treatment plants, well field, booster stations, flow control valves, and chemical feed systems. This is a Journeyman position. This position will serve as a Shift Operator for water treatment and water distribution activities as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 13, Operator Certification.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are duties performed by employees in this class. Duties listed are not meant to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned.
Participate in performing a variety of duties associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system including: main line repair, service line installation, replacement, and repair; main line valve installation, replacement and repair; water main line flushing; pipe cutting; line tapping; water meter installation, replacement, reading, repair and testing; and main line and hydrant valve turning and flushing.
Operate a variety of tools and equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, jackhammers, pavement saws, compressors, pneumatic tools, and hand and power tools.
Maintain safe traffic control around work areas in accordance to the latest edition of the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) and/or other traffic standards.
Perform best management practices for water system releases.
Shift operator for groundwater treatment plant(s). Performs activities related to water system maintenance, disinfection, chemical feed, water quality, water supply, and production.
Operates a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public.
Responds to customer inquiries.
Respond to water distribution, production and treatment system emergencies.
Performs after hour on-call duties for water production and treatment system related calls.
Perform related duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: two years of responsible work experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water systems, including some experience with field customer relations and performing water treatment operations and water supply facility operations.
Training/Education: High school graduation, or satisfactory equivalent, preferably supplemented by college level course work in water supply, water treatment, supervision, public administration, construction management or related subjects.
LICENSE CERTIFICATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.
Grade II Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.
Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board. Grade III Water Treatment Operator Certificate preferred.
Cal OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety (certificate of course completion).
Employer
La Puente Valley County Water District
Address
112 North 1st Street
La Puente, California, 91744
Job ID: 489538397
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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