Water Treatment Operator​/Covina Valley Water

October 16, 2026

(On-call/Standby pay provided, in addition to compensation for required rounds/checks.) 9/80 work schedule

The Water Treatment Operator performs a variety of skilled technical duties and knowledgeable laborer in the operation and maintenance of the Company’s water delivery system including water treatment plants, pipeline transmission systems, water quality sampling, and related facilities and equipment. This role makes daily rounds of treatment plants, performing a variety of duties pertaining to water treatment and plant maintenance to ensure proper plant operation.

Supervision Received

This position reports to and works under the Operations Supervisor, who reviews work for effectiveness in accordance with established work standards.

Supervision Exercised

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work/coordination of the work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Individuals in this position may provide training to newly assigned personnel, part-time operations staff, or contracted workers as deemed appropriate.

Company Standards

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively with other employees.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accept and perform other work as assigned.
• Follow company personnel and safety procedures.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner and an ability to work harmoniously with other employees, customers, and the public.
• Operate water treatment facilities to control flow and disinfection of water.
• Monitor plant functions through reading gauges, graphs, meters and control panels.
• Operate valves, gates, pumps, and motors in controlling treatment processes, always maintaining a positive pressure flow throughout the distribution system.
• Operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system with basic familiarity with configuration and programming.
• Collect water samples, conduct routine chemical tests, prepare reagents, analyze and record test results, and accurately calibrate water as required.
• Perform a variety of general maintenance and inspections of water treatment equipment and facilities.
• Respond to water treatment facility and distribution system alarms and equipment emergencies, and take corrective actions as required.
• On call for one week every three weeks. While on call, perform after-hours duties including weekends and holidays as required for water production and treatment system-related calls.
• Monitor chemical supplies and storage tanks/drums and place orders when needed.
• Maintain necessary records of plant operations, equipment readings, test results, and maintenance logs for daily and monthly reports.
• Routinely test and operate emergency equipment.
• Perform safety inspections on company vehicles and report safety and other priority repair work to the immediate supervisor.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Water Treatment Chief Operator/Compliance Manager, Operations Manager, or President.

Required Qualifications

• Must have three (3) years of experience in the operation of water treatment facilities and have obtained familiarity with distribution system requirements.
• Must possess a high school diploma or have obtained a GED certificate equivalent to the twelfth grade. An AS Degree in Water Treatment or Water Technology is preferred.
• Possess a valid California driver's license.
• Possess, or the ability to obtain, a Grade IV Treatment certification issued by the State of California within 12 months.
• Possess, or the ability to obtain, a Grade IV Distribution certification issued by the State of California within 12 months
• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and their dependents
• Company sponsored 401(k) with up to 8% match