Water Plant Operator

Water Plant Operator City of Pittsburg, CA Pittsburg, CA Job Details Full-time $104,172 - $142,188 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Biology Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Customer service Writing skills Basic math Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License Non-CDL Class C Computer skills 2 years Water treatment Full Job Description Position Information The City of Pittsburg seeks a WATER PLANT OP ERATOR for the Public Works Department. The Water Plant Operator is located at the Pittsburg Water Treatment Plant and performs the full array of duties relative to drinking water plant operations including monitoring daily operations and computerized control systems; adjustment of plant operating conditions through interpretation of reading and test results; adjustment of water levels, influent flows, and water storage systems; and other related work. The ideal candidate for Water Plant Operator will possess the following: Working knowledge of water treatment facilities, equipment, water testing and sampling procedures Knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations pertaining to water treatment operations Strong attention to detail and plant safety practices Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with staff and the public Ability to adapt to changing work priorities Have relevant computer skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word for electronic communication and to create/update a variety of reports and documents Work effectively in a team environment Ability to work overtime, serve on-call/standby and respond to emergency situations as required Incentives for Water Plant Operator $2.50 per hour shift differential for swing shift and $5.00 per hour for graveyard shift Two percent (2%) per month for possession of CA D-1 Water distribution certificate Three percent (3%) per month for possession of Grade V State of CA certificate Five percent (5%) per month for possession of CA D-2 Water distribution certificate Five percent (5%) per month for possession of Grade IV State of CA certificate Benefits include: Uniform and Safety Shoe Allowance: $650 per year $2,700 Tuition Reimbursement per year Vacation Buyback program Retirement Health Saving Plan 96% to 100% of Medical, Vision, and Dental premiums paid by employer Service Achievement Incentive 457 Deferred Compensation plan with City contribution About the Water Treatment Plant Division The Water Treatment Plant Division is responsible for the maintenance and 24-hour/day operation of the City's 32 million gallon-per-day water treatment plant, seven pump stations and eight drinking water storage reservoirs. The Water Treatment Plant ensures that the water distributed by the City is of the highest quality possible and meets or exceeds all State and Federal health standards. About Pittsburg The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 76,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and is perfectly situated for easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. The recently renovated Marina is also an ideal place to visit and is located within steps of the Old Town shopping district and downtown living, with nearly 600 boat slips, a free public boat launch, fuel dock, cafe, bait shop, and the Pittsburg Yacht Club. Pittsburg has featured such events as the Seafood and Music Festival, car shows, movies in the park, kayaking, and fishing derbies. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate. The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. The City has approximately 300 full time employees and at times, up to 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments: City Management, Community and Economic Development (Building, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, CDBG/Housing Rehabilitation, Environmental Services, Waterfront Administration, and Property Management), Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Engineering, Operations/Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment). Fire Protection services are provided by the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Department. Pittsburg's total budget for FY 22/23 is $225.9 million and a General Fund budget of $51.3 million. A competitive benefits package for permanent employees include cost of living and equity adjustment, CALPERS retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid life insurance, retirement health saving account, deferred compensation plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness activities, employee assistance program, employee development courses, and career advancement opportunities. Check out Pittsburg's Facebook Page to see more about what the City offers: Join Team Pittsburg to do meaningful work that will shape the community and make a positive difference. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Conducts daily inspections and monitors operations of drinking water plant facilities and equipment and performs adjustments as needed; compiles readings in logs, produces daily and monthly reports. Observes variations in operating conditions; interprets meter, gauge, and graph readings as well as water quality test results; adjusts pumps and valves for plant flow conditions; adjusts and maintains chemical feeders; changes chemical cylinders and storage drums; maintains and cleans water filters and control valves. Calculates and maintains correct water flow rate; calculates and adjust chemicals via SCADA; monitors and records all water storage tanks. Performs collection of water samples and related laboratory tests; interprets and logs results; ensures accuracy of the chemical dosage rates per federal and state regulations; inventories and records chemical supplies; inspects and performs backwash to multi-media filters as assigned. Assists in the maintenance and replacement of facility equipment including cleaning, lubricating and oiling pumps, motors and feeders; performs custodial duties and grounds maintenance for plant facilities; maintains inventories of plant supplies and materials. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public. Qualifications Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities and equipment; water treatment and purification procedures and methods; properties of related chemical compounds and water treatment testing and laboratory procedures; chlorination principles and disinfectant requirements as required as required by federal, state and local policies, codes and laws; methods, materials and tools used in the operations of water facility equipment, water sampling procedures, principles of hydraulics and plumbing; hydraulic testing of electrical pumps and motors; basic telemetry control functions; water treatment plant safety regulations and procedures, water system emergency operations relating to water plant and their facilities; measurement techniques and projection to ensure ample water supply; record keeping methods. Ability to: Apply methods, materials, tools and equipment in the operation of water facility equipment, water laboratory testing and water sampling procedures, perform hydraulic testing of electrical pumps and motors; perform basic mathematics; operate computerized control systems; enact water system emergency operations relating to water facilities; perform measurement techniques and projection to ensure ample water supply; perform accurate record keeping; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Skill to: Safely apply large doses of chemicals, operate equipment and small hand tools, perform tests with residual test kits, monitor and operate computer equipment and related monitoring programs and software as appropriate. License/Certificate : Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license. Possession of a Water Treatment Operator T3 certification from the California State Department of Public Health. Other Requirements: Physically and mentally capable of performing the functions of the job, including but not limited to those summarized in Example of Duties section. Education and/or Experience : Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: A high school diploma with course work in chemistry, biology or a related field and/or equivalent training and two (2) years of experience in water plant operations. Selection Process Applications should be submitted online at The City of Pittsburg utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Although, a resume and cover letter provide helpful added detail in reviewing qualifications, the job application may be rejected if the sections are considered to be incomplete. You will be notified of the next steps in the process via email! In the meantime, Let's stay in touch through social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. What Happens Next? We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable. Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing. All offers of employment are conditional and new hires are subject to complete a pre-employment background screening that will consist of reference checks, livescan/fingerprint check and a civil check. Some positions require a medical examination, psychological examination, credit check, polygraph, drug testing, and full background investigation depending on the job characteristics. All new hires are required to show that they are eligible to work in the United States. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is twelve months. Reasonable Accommodations: The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. The City of Pittsburg Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Regular employees receive benefits