Water Treatment Plant Operator

About this position:
Water Treatment Plant Operator in Twenty nine Palms, CA.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Operate and maintain the Water Treatment Plant at 29 Palms MCAGCC
• Support the operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant Production Facility
• Support the operations and maintenance of the 29 Palms MCAGCC drinking water system
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections of the entire water treatment facility
• Collect and run routine bench top analysis of various water treatment samples
• Collect, document and report operating conditions of specific water treatment equipment and systems
• Recorded routine and non-routine activities during scheduled shifts
• Perform housekeeping assignments as required for the water treatment facility

• Education Requirements:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Level of Experience Requirements: 0-1 years related experience
• T1-T4 California Department of Environmental Quality Water Treatment Certification
• Experience with operating and maintaining conventional pretreatment water systems
• Experience with reverse osmosis systems
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Previous Water Treatment Plant Experience

• Knowledge of SCADA control systems from a user standpoint.
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time;
Time is spent in both an office and a field setting. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. During work in the field setting, the candidate will be exposed to an environment typical of the southwest desert.

The candidate may also at times be required to work around chemicals typical of a water treatment facility.

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

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