Salary : $77,188.80 - $90,438.40 Annually

Location : City of Pasco, WA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 7-2024

Department: Public Works

Division: PW Operations

Opening Date: 07/03/2024

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary Of Position

New hires may receive up to $5,000 sign on incentive!

Relocation assistance may be offered to candidates out of the area!

Base Compensation

The City of Pasco has created a Certified Operator Program with different levels of qualifications and experience for each certification level. Below, you can find the pay range for certification levels 3 and 4:

Water Plant Operator 4: $38.61 - $43.48/hour, plus benefits (Additional pay incentives listed below).

Water Plant Operator 3: $37.11- $41.79/hour, plus benefits (Additional pay incentives listed below).

Additional Compesnsation Benefits

One-time retention incentive of $2,000 for Level 3 Water Operators and $4,000 for level 4 Water Operators if hired before October 18, 2024.
On-call compensation $50 per day + $3.00/hr on weekdays and $5.00/hr on weekends and holidays.
Longevity Incentive starting at 5 years of employment.
Certification pay for levels 3 and 4. Level 3 is a 4% premium added to base wage and level 4 is 6% premium added to base wage.
Upgrade pay of 10% if working out of class at the Chief Operator level.

LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)

JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 3:30 (Day Shift) Alternate Schedule of 4x10s available

CLOSING DATE: Open until closed, first review on August 5, 2024

Join the City of Pasco as an experienced Water Plant Operator and take an active role in our award-winning water treatment facilities. As a certified Water Plant Operator, you will play a critical role in operating, maintaining, and controlling various components of the City of Pasco's Water Treatment Plants.

This is a hands-on position that demands attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high water quality standards. The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate increasingly responsible experience in plant operation, treatment process control, the ability to maintain accurate records and logs, and experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs of plant systems. A background check and drug screen are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.

Essential Functions

Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

Monitor and control water treatment, storage and distribution facilities to provide the highest quality water to the City's residential, commercial and industrial consumers.
Operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controlled equipment and processes monitoring instrumentation related to conventional and membrane filtration technologies.
Follow established guidelines and regulatory requirements to perform system changes; assuring proper treatment, quality and supply.
Collect various water samples for routine quality control and compliance requirements at established times.
Perform standardized quality control analyses and adjusts plant equipment to maintain established process parameters.
Perform routine maintenance work on various plant and system equipment and control devices.
Maintain a log of plant operations, test results, maintenance, work performed and unusual operating conditions.
Routinely climb stairs, ladders, walk and maneuver on slippery surfaces and carry wet, slippery objects.
Make periodic inspections of system facilities and prepares reports as required.
Operate City computers, communications equipment and cellular devices.
Evaluate and compile technical information, data and reports.
Use hand and power tools to make repairs and adjustments to system equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNTIONS:

Report the need for facility maintenance, materials, supplies, and equipment.
Receive chemicals and supply deliveries and ensure they are examined, recorded and stored properly.
Maintain treatment plants, equipment, and outlying stations in a clean and orderly condition.
Respond appropriately to customer inquiries, complaints, problems and/or emergencies relative to water treatment.
Provide information on plant operation to federal, state, and local agencies.
Assist contractors, regulators, and other City departments in support of plant operations, including public awareness and education events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.):

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Washington State driver license.
Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.

Water Plant Operator 3:

Certified WA WPO level 3 Operator upon hire or an OIT 4 certification.
Minimum of 2 years of plant operation experience with process control experience as a certified plant operator.

Water Plant Operator 4:

Certified WA WPO level 4 upon hire.
Minimum of 2 years of plant operation experience with process control experience as a certified plant operator.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

Medical at $173.70/month, dental at $11.59/month, and vision coverage at $6.54/month
Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance
12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual
10 holidays, plus each employee receives 2 floating holidays each year
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met
In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 3% from the City
Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Duties are primarily performed in the water treatment plant and may require working in confined spaces.

PHYSICAL: Some heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, and climbing. Water Plant Operator/Public Works -October 2010 Reviewed August 2020

HAZARDS: Exposure to dust, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes and noise. Water Plant Operators are subject to working overtime and 24-hour per day call back for emergency situations.

The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.

01

What level of WA Water Plant Operator Certification do you possess?

None
Water Plant Operator Certification level 1
Water Plant Operator Certification level 2
Water Plant Operator Certification level 3
Water Plant Operator Certification level 4

02

How many years of experience do you have in water treatment plant operation with process control experience as a certified level 3 or 4 plant operator?

None
1 year
2 years
3 years
More than 3 years

03

Do you have experience operating Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controlled equipment and processes monitoring instrumentation related to conventional and membrane filtration technologies?

04

Which type of water treatment process have you worked with the most?

None
Filtration
Chemical
Disinfection
Other

05

How familiar are you with Washington State Department of Health regulations and standards for water treatment plants?

Not familiar
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar

Required Question

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