Part-Time Wastewater Plant Attendant

Overview

The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Attendant. This individual will perform minor maintenance of a variety of wastewater treatment equipment and plant grounds maintenance work, and will assist WWTP operators during their routine duties. An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. Only the first 35 applications submitted will be considered.

Please note that the job announcement may close without prior notice.

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment. Examples include exercising valves, cleaning weirs and maintaining equipment at the wastewater treatment facility.
• Perform routine plant grounds maintenance work, including painting and landscape work.
• Operate heavy equipment including loaders and dump trucks.
• Work various flexible schedules including weekends.
• Follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ability To:

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Keep accurate records of timesheets.
• Work cautiously in a hazardous environment.
• Perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 70 pounds.

Knowledge of:

• Basic use of hand tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good customer service skills and get along well with the general public.

Training:

High School diploma or GED certificate must be provided. Verification must be provided at time of application.

License:

Must possess an appropriate valid California Driver's license at the time of appointment to be maintained as a condition of employment.

Physical Conditions:

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write, and make observations; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; speak clearly and professionally; mobility to walk, bend, stand, and crouch; tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions.

Selection Process:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the Neo Gov online application).
• Fax a copy to .
• Email a copy to
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA.

Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

Veteran's Preference System:

The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service.

To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five-point adjustment. This request should be made in the appropriate section of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age,…