Water Supply Operator I or II

Location

SANTA MARIA, CA (Santa Maria CSA)

72.26

$26.61 - $34.59 (WSO I) / $31.62 - $40.69 (WSO II) Hourly

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

THIS POSTING IS FOR ONE OPEN POSITION WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY OPERATOR I / II. POSITION OFFERED WILL DEPEND ON THE CANDIDATE’S QUALIFICATIONS.

• Operates and monitors a variety of water supply and treatment equipment such as:
  Pumping systems, Chemical feed systems, Water storage facilities, Measuring and control systems, Interagency control valves and meters, Pressure Reducing/Sustaining Valves
• Assists with maintenance of plant equipment and facilities
• Performs water level measurements on groundwater wells
• Loads and unloads chemicals
• Performs basic laboratory analytical techniques on water samples
• Collects samples for analytical purposes
• Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, pressure and other weights and measures associated with water supply and treatment operations
• Complies with all safety standards and practices as they pertain to equipment, facility operations and chemical handling
• May require after hour work due to 24- hour operation
• Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week
• Must reside within 25 miles of the nearest water system boundary where assigned in order to respond to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Operates and monitors, under general direction, a variety of water supply and treatment equipment such as:
  Groundwater wells, Pumping systems, Chemical feeders, Measuring and control systems, Filtration and exchange units
• Performs maintenance of plant equipment and facilities
• Conducts water level measurements and interprets data
• Loads and unloads chemicals
• Collects samples for analytical purposes
• Performs basic and intermediate laboratory analytical techniques on water samples
• Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, and other weights and measures
• Complies with all safety standards and practices as they pertain to equipment, facility operations and chemical handling
• May require after hour work due to 24 hour operation.
• Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the nearest water system boundary where assigned in order to respond to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiar with computer applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet
• SWRCB Water Distribution Operator 1 certification – required if applicant does not hold a valid T1 certification.
• SWRCB Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 certification preferred at time of hire, or must obtain within 18 months of employment or position start date.
• Good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Valid California driver license

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with PC applications such as Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Internet.
• Have good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include standing for extended periods of time, lifting heavy loads, kneeling, crawling, and climbing
• Valid California Driver’s License

• One year as a Water Distribution Operator or two years experience in the water utility industry
• OR a combination of water utility experience and…