Wastewater Operator Trainee

Overview

THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA'S WATER DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING ENERGETIC, SELF-MOTIVATED, AND DETAIL ORIENTED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM!

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYEMENT:

In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice between two health plans, a Retiree Health Savings plan, and top of the line employer paid (FREE) vision and dental coverage.

• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 "floating holidays per year depending on years of service"
• $500 Annual wellness bonus
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
• A competitive total compensation package!

This is the entry level in the Wastewater Operator series. Positions in this class are assigned to work under general supervision in either the Laguna Plant Treatment or Wastewater Reclamation sections of the Water Department performing the full range of wastewater treatment and/or wastewater distribution and irrigation system operations and preventive maintenance tasks.

Although an entry level position, the ideal candidate:

• Has completed wastewater related coursework;
• While passing the SWRCB Grade 1 or Grade 2 wastewater operator exam is preferred, it is not required. Although some applicants may hold an Operator in Training (OIT) certificate through the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) from prior employment, this is neither expected nor required for consideration.
• Is detail oriented, self-motivated, and thorough in regard to follow-through in all tasks;
• Exercises good judgment, is hard-working, and capable of working autonomously, both independently and in groups;
• Is capable of receiving instruction from supervisors and seeing to it that all tasks, both routine and unusual, are completed;
• Will be a “team-player” and will establish and maintain effective working relationships with their co-workers, peers, and management;
• Considers safety important and will perform their duties in a safe and responsible manner following established policies and procedures.
• Is willing and able to work all shifts (day, swing, grave, relief), weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Will aspire and endeavor to achieve the level of qualification needed for Acting Senior Wastewater Plant Operator.

The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses.

Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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