Certified Wastewater Plant Operator; Levels

LOCATION
:
City of Pasco, WA – On-site

JOB TYPE
:
Regular / Full-Time

UNION STATUS
: IUOE

FLSA STATUS
:
Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE
:
Open until filled – candidates will be reviewed in the order they are received.

The City of Pasco is seeking qualified Wastewater Plant Operators certified as Level 2, 3, or 4 Operators. The role involves operating, maintaining, and controlling various components of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is an extended aeration-return activated sludge plant that includes anaerobic digestion, screening, clarification, solids thickening, and UV disinfection. Operators work under Washington State regulations and procedures, as well as City policies.

Wastewater Plant Operator 4: $41.22 – $45.51/hour, plus benefits

Wastewater Plant Operator 3: $39.61 – $43.74/hour, plus benefits

Wastewater Plant Operator 2: $38.08 – $42.04/hour, plus benefits

On‑Call Compensation
: $350.00 for each consecutive seven‑day period, or $50.00 per day of on‑call completed within a seven‑day period, not to exceed $350.00.

Longevity Pay
:

• After 5 years: 1% of base salary
• After 10 years: 1.5% of base salary
• After 15 years: 3% of base salary
• After 20 years: 3.5% of base salary
• After 25 years: 4% of base salary

Certification Pay
:

• Level III Certification: 4% premium added to base hourly rate.
• Level IV Certification: 6% premium added to base hourly rate.

Operate, maintain, and control wastewater treatment processes, ensure accurate record‑keeping and logs, perform preventive maintenance and system repairs, exercise technical skill and sound judgment in service of safe and reliable operations.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Washington State driver license.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.

• Certified Level 2 Operator upon hire or an OIT 3 certification.
• Minimum one year of plant operation experience with process control as a certified operator.

• Certified Level 3 Operator upon hire or an OIT 4 certification.
• Minimum two years of plant operation experience with process control as a certified operator.

• Certified Level 4 Operator upon hire.
• Minimum two years of plant operation experience with process control as a certified operator.

• Medical coverage at tiered monthly rates; dental at $11.59/month and vision at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance.
• 12 days of vacation in first year and 12 days sick leave, accruable.
• 10 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems retirement benefits, plus contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Additional benefits:
  Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long‑Term Disability, Aflac, flexible schedule (department approval).

• Duties performed primarily at the plant, may require confined space entry.
• Physical: heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, bending, climbing.
• Hazards: exposure to dust, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, noise. Operates overtime and 24‑hour per day call for emergencies.

The City of Pasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.