NEOGOV · 19 hours ago
Water System Operator I/II
Galt, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26.46/hr - $35.85/hr
1+ years expThe City of Galt is a community-focused municipality in California's Central Valley, now accepting applications for the position of Water System Operator I/II. This role involves the operation and maintenance of water production, treatment, and distribution systems, ensuring the delivery of safe and clean water to the community.
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Responsibilities
Monitors, inspects, and controls water production, treatment and distribution, operational equipment, and facilities on a regularly-scheduled basis; reads and records readings of pumps, chemical feed, and other treatment and pumping equipment
Makes daily rounds of the system adjusting or selecting well, booster, flow control devices, or other sources in order to meet demand, and records time and reason for selection in log book
Reviews and analyzes operational information and test results and revises equipment settings as appropriate; notifies supervisor of unusual situations and makes inspections or corrects system problems as instructed
Operates and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of water system equipment such as pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical valves, and electric motors
Operates valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of water through the system and maintain appropriate reservoir levels
Takes samples of water at various points throughout the system; performs basic chemical and physical tests on these samples; prepares other samples for delivery to certified laboratories for testing
Flushes water lines and keeps system area clean
Lubricates pumps, motors, chemical feeders, and other machinery and equipment
Maintains facilities, grounds, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; performs routine maintenance and painting of machinery, structures, equipment, and piping systems
Uses a variety of hand and power tools and testing equipment
Changes recording charts; ensures that chemical feeders have a constant supply of chlorine and other treatment chemicals
Maintains accurate records of gauge, chart, graph and meter readings; chemical test results; and work performed
Investigates and resolves customer complaints regarding water quality and pressure
Attends training and safety sessions as assigned
May assist with the instruction of less experienced operators on work procedures
Observes appropriate safety procedures, including those related to the safe handling of chlorine and other treatment chemicals
Operates a standard vehicle to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks; transporting equipment as needed, and performing assigned tasks at each worksite
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in operating and/or maintaining pumps, motors, mechanical systems, or related equipment for Water System Operator I
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience in operating and performing routine maintenance to water production, treatment, and distribution facilities and equipment, including related pumping stations, or one (1) year of experience equivalent to the Water System Operator I in the City of Galt for Water System Operator II
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record for Water System Operator I
Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade I (D1) Certification issued by the State of California, within the probationary period for Water System Operator I
Possession of a Water Treatment Plant Operator I (T1) Certification issued by the State of California, within the probationary period for Water System Operator I
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record for Water System Operator II
Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade II (D2) Certification issued by the State of California for Water System Operator II
Possession of a Water Treatment Operator II (T2) Certificate issued by the State of California for Water System Operator II
Preferred
Possession of a Class B California driver's license with tanker and airbrake endorsements and have a satisfactory driving record
Possession of Backflow Device Tester Certification
Possession of Cross Connection Control Program Specialist Certification
Possession of California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Environmental Compliance Inspector Certification
Possession of California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Certification
Possession of Water Conservation Practitioner Certification
Possession of Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Certification
Possession of Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II (T2) Certification
Possession of Water Distribution System Operator Grade II (D2) Certification
Possession of Traffic Control Certification
Possession of Mechanical Technologist I Certification
Possession of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Grade I or above
Possession of Pesticide Qualified Applicator Certification
Possession of a Class B California driver's license with tanker and airbrake endorsements and have a satisfactory driving record
Benefits
Medical-in-lieu
Incentives
Longevity Pay
Bilingual Pay
Home Buying Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Holiday Pay
Vacation Leave
Vacation Credit
Vacation Cash Out
Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement System (CalPERS)
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Holidays
Vacation Cash Out
Sick Leave Cash Out/CalPERS Service Credit
Bilingual Pay
Professional Development and Training
Certification/Education Incentive Pay
Longevity
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