Wastewater Operator II​/III

Wastewater Operator II

$7,039.36 - $8,556.38 Monthly

$84,472.32 - $ Annually

$7,743.29 - $9,412.02 Monthly

$92,919.48 - $ Annually

Vacancies can be filled at any level depending on candidate qualifications and needs of the organization.

The City of Benicia is seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join its Wastewater Operations Division as a Wastewater Operator II or III. This position plays a vital role in protecting public health and the environment through the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection systems. Depending on experience and certification, the successful candidate will perform a wide range of operational, maintenance, and regulatory compliance duties in a collaborative team environment, with opportunities for professional growth, training, and advancement.

The Wastewater Operations Division provides for the operation, maintenance, repair, and capital improvements of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and discharge system. The treatment plant operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board and has a permitted dry weather capacity of 4.5 million gallons per day and a sustained wet weather capacity of 11 million gallons per day.

The Wastewater Operations Division is also responsible for operation, maintenance, repair, and capital improvements of the City’s 23 lift stations in the collection system, and the treatment plant discharge system consisting of a 1,100 foot long outfall pipeline and a 150 foot long outfall diffuser.

The treatment plant operations staff currently works a rotating modified 9/80 schedule to cover the plant operations seven days a week during normal daytime hours only. During off hours, operators rotate being on-call for response to alarm conditions for the treatment plant and lift stations for which they receive extra compensation. In addition, if an operator is called out while on call, they receive additional compensation at a rate of 1.5 times their normal hourly pay for time worked.

Per the current MOU, the minimum call out is 3 hours. City management strongly encourages and supports employees who wish to obtain additional education and training.

Benicia lies nestled on the East Bay shoreline just 35 miles from the heart of San Francisco and 57 miles from Sacramento. Founded in 1847 and serving as California's State Capitol for thirteen months during 1853 and 1854, Benicia today retains its historic past while firmly embracing the best of modern life. The city, rich in tradition, is home to more than 40 historic sites.

Judged by the San Francisco Chronicle in 1991 as the Number One city for family living, Benicia is both a home to 28,000 residents and a popular tourist destination to countless others. The city offers affordable housing, convenient shopping, and an excellent school system. For the outdoor enthusiast, Benicia has twenty-eight municipal parks and one state park. Our near-perfect weather has an average temperature of 69 degrees.

The waterfront is an intricate part of Benicia's considerable charm and a popular gathering spot. Recent waterfront development boasts a new promenade, walkway, and park-like atmosphere at the foot of First Street (the heart of downtown Benicia). The adjacent Benicia Marina, with public docking facilities, has become a popular destination in addition to a convenient stopover at the gateway to the Sacramento River Delta and its miles of enchanting waterways.

Under general supervision operates, inspects, and maintains a variety of plant equipment and processes in connection with the continuous operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and collection systems; performs related work as required. In the absence of the Chief Plant Operator or the Plant Supervisor, during off‑hours, abnormal operations, or emergency situations, this classification will assume the role and duties of Operator‑In‑Charge as defined by the State Water Resources Control Board Operator Certification…