Water Plant Operator Ii/iii/iv

1 week ago


Fairfield, United States City of Fairfield, CA Full time

**Description**:
To perform a variety of activities on an assigned shift, with duties and responsibilities essential to the safe and reliable operation of a potable water treatment plant.

**_This position is represented by Fairfield Employees' Association (FEA) and receives an excellent benefits package, including:_**
- CalPERS pension eligibility
- Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
- 3 medical carriers to choose from: Kaiser, Sutter, or Western Health
- 50 hours of personal leave (cashable) annually, plus vacation and sick leave
- City paid life insurance, deferred compensation and retirement health savings contributions
- Please note that the posted salary range spans the Water Plant Operator II/III/IV series. Please refer to the specific_ _job descriptions_ for the individual salary ranges._

Why the City of Fairfield is a great place to work
**ABOUT THIS POSITION**:

- In this position, you will be responsible for:_
- Providing the citizens of Fairfield and Vacaville with safe, reliable, high quality potable water
- Operating two state-of-the-art water treatment plants along with a 5-zone, 80-million-gallon distribution system

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS**:

- A reliable, self-motivated team player who enjoys learning
- Familiar with water treatment plant operations and the principles of water treatment
- Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Has demonstrated mechanical aptitude

**CHALLENGES YOU MIGHT FACE IN THIS JOB**:

- Water plants are operated 24/7; work will include shift work including weekends and holidays
- Rotating schedule from days to nights and front and back of the week every 4 months. 3/12 one week and 4/12 the other week
- Operators are expected to diagnose and correct equipment problems

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Working environments vary and may include office settings, water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, valve vaults, confined spaces, and rooftops. Outdoor assignments may include exposure to noise, heights and all types of weather conditions. Must be able to adjust to peak workload periods and work in a team setting with all members of the plant staff including, maintenance, laboratory, and administrative personnel. Employees will work with, and around hazardous chemicals and processes typically found in potable water treatment operations.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**:
**Water Plant Operator II****:
**Water Plant Operator III** - This is the journey level class in which incumbents can independently operate either water treatment plant on an assigned shift without direct supervision. Employees have demonstrated a full understanding of all treatment processes, mechanical and electrical systems at both plants, and operations of reservoirs and various pump stations throughout the City's distribution system.
**Water Plant Operator IV** - This is the advanced journey level class in which incumbents take on a lead role in water treatment operations and provide training to less experienced personnel. Employees may typically be required to complete special assignments and studies. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification by the greater complexity of assignments and exercise of higher degree of independent action.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**Experience**:

- Water Plant Operator II
- One (1) year of experience as a Water Plant Operator with a SWRCB Water Treatment Certificate Grade T-1 or above is desirable.
- Water Plant Operator III
- Two (2) years of experience as a Water Plant Operator II or higher and a SWRCB Water Treatment Certificate Grade T-3 or above is required.
- Water Plant Operator IV
- Two (2) years of experience as a Water Plant Operator III or higher and a SWRCB Water Treatment Certificate Grade T-4 or above is required.

**Education**:

- ** All classifications **
- Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required. Course work in chemistry is desirable.

**LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATES**
- ** All classifications **
- Possession of a valid a California Class "C" driver's license is required.
- Class "A" license is desirable, but not required.
- Possession of an AWWA Water Quality Analyst and or State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Distribution System Operator certificate is desirable, but not required.
- Water Plant Operator II
- Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Certificate Grade T-2 is required.
- Water Plant Operator III
- Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Certificate Grade T-3 is required.
- Water Plant Operator IV
- Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)Water Treatment Certificate Grade T-4 is required.

**Knowledge & Abilities**:
**Knowledge of**:

- Water treatment plant operation and the principles of water treatment.
- The operation and maintenance principles of valves, pumps, and motors.
- Principles and methods of conducting b



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