Mt. View Sanitary District is currently hiring for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee/I/II. The brochure below contains information regarding Mt. View Sanitary District, the available position and its key responsibilities and qualifications. Compensation and benefits package can also be found in the brochure.
Brochure
DEFINITION
Under direct or general supervision, operates equipment, facilities, pump stations, and related
appurtenances as found in a wastewater collection system and treatment plant; takes periodic samples and performs standardized tests to ensure proper operation within established guidelines; assists with preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs to plant facilities and equipment; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct or general supervision from the Wastewater Operations Manager or Plant Supervisor. May provide technical and functional direction to lower-level staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Wastewater Operator Trainee: This is the entry-level class in the wastewater treatment plant operator series. Under direct supervision, incumbents learn to operate and maintain wastewater collection system and treatment plant equipment and appurtenances according to District practices and procedures, as well as State and Federal regulations. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Operator I level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is supervised according to procedure and safe work practices. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience
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Wastewater Operator I:
This is the entry journey-level class in the wastewater treatment plant operator series. Under general supervision, incumbents operate and maintain wastewater collection system and treatment plant equipment and appurtenances according to District practices and procedures, as well as State and Federal regulations. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level safely perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Operator II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.
Wastewater Operator II:
This is the full journey-level class in the wastewater treatment plant operations series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that the wastewater collection system and treatment plant facilities and systems operate effectively and are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. Responsibilities include safely performing standardized tests on wastewater operations equipment, inspecting and attending to issues in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the preventative maintenance and minor repair of assigned facilities and systems.
Positions in the Wastewater Operator class series are flexibly staffed. When Wastewater Operator I
positions are filled by advancement from the Trainee level, the incumbent must possess a Grade I
Wastewater Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board and
demonstrate accumulated experience, knowledge, and skill, meeting the qualifications for and the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have a Grade I Wastewater Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board and one (1) year of related experience and demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the Wastewater Operator I position.
Positions at the Wastewater Operator II level, when filled by advancement from the Wastewater Operator I level, require demonstration of the knowledge, skill, and experience, which meet the qualifications for and the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class and possession of a Grade II Wastewater Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have a Grade II Wastewater Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board and one (1) year of related experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the Wastewater Operator II position.