Water Supply Operator I/II/III

Company: Golden State Water Company
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

THIS POSTING IS FOR ONE OPEN POSITION WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WATER SUPPLY OPERATOR I /II /III. POSITION OFFERED WILL DEPEND ON THE CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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 Groundwater wells Filtration facilities Ion Exchange treatment facilities 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 Minimum Qualifications for all levels of Water Supply Operator High school diploma or equivalent Familiar with computer applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet Good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills Valid California driver license Certification Requirements for a Water Supply Operator I 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. Certification / Experience Requirements for a Water Supply Operator II SWRCB Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. SWRCB Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate Two years as a Water Supply Operator I or two years of water supply experience in the water utility industry. Intermediate math skills. Knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology Certification / Experience Requirements for a Water Supply Operator III Three years as a Water Supply Operator II or five years of water supply experience in the water utility industry SWRCB Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (or applicable SWRCB certification if designated as shift operator). SWRCB Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate Excellent math skills Experienced with the use of SCADA systems. Significant knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.May include working in all weather conditions, during all hours of the day. Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time. TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT AND CLICK ON JOB OPPORTUNITIES.

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