Water Plant Operator II

Water Plant Operator II

Tri-Valley Career Center

Salary: $ – $ per year

Final date to receive applications: October 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Under general supervision, incumbents operate, inspect, and maintain water treatment plant, well field, and distribution system equipment and facilities.

Water Plant Operator II is the second‑level trainee classification in the series. Individuals learn and perform treatment plant, well field, and distribution system operations, with an expectation to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency that qualifies them to promote to Water Plant Operator III. Upon successful completion of six (6) months as a Water Plant Operator II, the incumbent may be considered for promotion based on demonstrated ability and required certification.

• Operate equipment in water treatment plants, well fields, and distribution systems under general supervision.
• Inspect and maintain plant equipment and facilities.
• Assist in training and onboarding of new operators.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and reports.
• Respond to emergencies and hazardous conditions.

• Either: the equivalent of one (1) year of full‑time experience involving the use of pumps, motors, and piping systems at facilities such as sewage works, refineries, food processing plants, large marine equipment installations, or similar facilities.
• Or: the equivalent of one (1) year of full‑time experience operating a water treatment plant with a system capacity of 10 MGD.

• Valid California driver’s license.
• Valid Grade II (Grade III desirable) Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services.
• Ability and willingness to work in various conditions, including outdoors in various weather, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and around hazardous chemicals and equipment.

• Health & Well‑Being:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP.
• Financial Security:
  Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans via Alameda County Retirement Association.
• Work/Life Balance: 12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays; vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase; childcare resources.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,500 per fiscal year.
• Longevity Pay: 2% additional pay after 5 years, 4% after 10 years of continued employment.

• Internship

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Professional Training and Coaching