Senior Pump Operator

Salary : $79,747.80 - $93,499.20 Annually
Location : Compton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-26:56
Department: Water
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

GENERAL PURPOSE
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, devices and machinery used in the operation of the City's water storage and distribution system; and performs other related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of the Water Production and Distribution Supervisor; relieves the supervisor during his absence.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the journey level in the Pump Operator job series. This class may be distinguished from the lower (Pump Operator) level by the skill level required in all of the classes' craft areas, and the complexity of assigned projects based on knowledge of the City's equipment, systems, standards and procedures.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs pumps, valves, motors and other equipment located in pumping stations and at water storage facilities.
• Performs regular visual inspections and/or tests of all water pump station machinery, controls, and equipment.
• Takes periodic readings of gauges, meters and charts, and records results in operating log book.
• Performs scheduled routine preventative maintenance on pumps and electrical equipment, measures well levels, and performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs, including changing oil and lubricating well motors.
• Collects water and well samples for analysis; checks valves, gates and water mains.
• Flushes water mains and fire hydrants; locates water main leaks and assists with repairs.
• Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of complex electronic instruments and devices; tests solid state circuitry to locate defective parts in analog and digital equipment; replaces defective parts.
• Maintains records and logs of quantity of water produced from wells, and water that is purchased and consumed.
• Maintains and cleans pump houses and grounds.
• Reviews, investigates and responds to work requests and complaints.
• Ensures compliance with state regulations by adding chemicals to domestic water, and takes samples as required.
• Responds to emergency calls within specified time when participating in the emergency standby program.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; AND four (4) years of experience in pump operations of a water utility; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

• Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment and Grade II Water Distribution Certification issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.

• Principles and practices of water distribution system construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices including equipment related maintenance.

• State and federal environmental protection codes and regulations;
Cal OSHA regulations.

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, components and machinery; plumbing and pipe fitting; welding;…