Junior Plant Operator (Wastewater/Drainage)

THE POSITION THIS POSITION IS IN THE WASTEWATER & DRAINAGE DIVISION This Junior Plant Operator position is for the Wastewater and Drainage division. This position performs physically demanding tasks such as heavy equipment operations, operating wastewater conveyance systems, and conducting mechanical equipment inspections and minor service repairs. This position requires working irregular shifts in all weather conditions, including nights, weekends, holidays, standby, and responds to emergencies as needed. A CA Commercial driver license will be required by the end of the probation period. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have experience and job knowledge with the following: - Basic water and wastewater treatment processes and analytical tests including interpreting gauges, meters, and recorders. - Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for equipment and machinery, such as, but not limited to pumps, motors, chlorinators, alums, polymer and fluoride feeders, lime slakers. Individuals with a California State Water Resources Control Board T-1 certification is desired but not required for this position. To perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of the City's drinking water treatment plants, wells, reservoirs, distribution system, or swimming pools and fountains; combined wastewater control system, primary wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations; and to assist in monitoring and directing the pumping of storm water, wastewater, and potable water. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Junior Plant Operator is the entry-level classification in the Plant Operator series. Incumbents perform the routine inspection, lubrication, servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and facilities, and assist in operating plant equipment and performing the more routine water quality laboratory tests. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Plant Operator in that the latter is the journey-level oper