Water Treatment Plant Operator

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Possess a valid Washington State Department of Health Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator certification
• Possess a valid Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate recognized as an equivalent to the Washington State Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate by the Association of Boards of Certification AND obtain a Washington State Level I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six (6) months of hire.
• Employees hired after 1/26/2023 must obtain a Washington State Level II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within one (1) year of eligibility.
• Obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain a forklift operator certification in accordance with Washington Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) rules.
• Possession of a valid driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of the date of hire.

• Meet Washington education and experience requirements.
• Have received a Washington state approved passing score on an Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) standardized exam within the current exam cycle or previous exam cycle.
• Hold a valid certification in good standing.
• Pay the application fee.

We have full reciprocity with:

• Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Massachusetts, Montana, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wyoming

We have conditional reciprocity with:

• Oregon – if certification was received by taking a 2013 or later standardized ABC exam.
• Nevada – if certification was received by taking the 2017 standardized ABC exam.
• Colorado – for levels A-D, not for class S.
• Utah – if certificate is not a restricted certificate.
• New York – if exam score is 70 percent or higher.

We do not have reciprocity with:

• California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, or Texas

Our Operators play a critical role in delivering roughly 100 million gallons of drinking water daily to over 640,000 customers, about seventy-five percent of Snohomish County. The Water Filtration Plant (WFP) is nestled in the valley just north of Sultan, WA on the Chaplain Reservoir, offering majestic views of the Cascade Mountains. The WFP plans to spend over $18 million dollars in capital improvements over the next five years and as an operator you will play a critical role in these capital investments.

Grow your skills with a city that supports its Operators, in both on-the-job training and meeting professional growth requirements.

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work–life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator I performs basic operating and maintenance procedures at the City of Everett’s Water Filtration Plant and related facilities. The work in the class involves the performance of a variety of routine cleaning and maintenance and operational duties relating to the continuous operation of a water filtration plant and related facilities. Work is performed during an assigned shift under the general supervision of the lead or senior operator.

Employees in this class are considered the assistant shift operator and have the training and experience to perform some tasks which the Treatment Plant…