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Water / Wastewater Operator Trainee - Extra Help

Shasta County

Redding, CA | Full Time

$50k-70k (estimate)

5 Days Ago

Water / Wastewater Operator Trainee - Extra Help

Shasta County Redding, CA

$50k-70k (estimate)

Full Time 5 Days Ago

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Shasta County is Hiring a Water / Wastewater Operator Trainee - Extra Help Near Redding, CA

CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 2024

SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

POSSESION OF AN APPROPRIATE CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: JULY 2, 2024, AT 5:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION
$21.25 - $27.13 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The vision of the Public Works department is to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective facilities and services to the residents of Shasta County. The department operates eight active water and wastewater County Service Areas (CSAs).

ABOUT THE POSITION
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.

Under close supervision, to learn to perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems; and to perform related duties as required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be observant and internally motivated to acquire knowledge of water and wastewater system operating and maintenance needs including troubleshooting and repair techniques. A willingness to learn the procedures and processes of coordinating the operation of multiple water and wastewater systems at the same time is necessary. Attention to detail and the ability to accurately record data and prepare concise reports is highly desired.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee is the entry-level class. An incumbent works under close supervision in a training and learning capacity in the operation of water and wastewater systems.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Learns to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems, and disposal facilities; operate, maintain, and repair valves, pumps, electric motors, chlorination equipment, and other related equipment; troubleshoots hydraulic, electrical, and supervisory sensory control systems; collect samples from selected sites throughout the county and perform lab analysis as required; records readings and lab results, and maintains daily plant logs; install water services; repair and flush water and sewer mains; may operate equipment necessary to complete the above mentioned duties; responds to after-hour calls.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Basic construction, electrical, and mechanical principles; basic methods and practices of maintaining machinery and equipment in good working order.

Ability to: Learn to operate equipment necessary to perform duties listed above; observe plant operations and take appropriate action; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn to operate the plant independently and learn to act in all types of situations and emergencies relating to the water supply and sewer systems; maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.

These employment standards are typically attained with some combination of education, experience and training equivalent to one year in construction, maintenance or utility work preferably in water or wastewater treatment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of an appropriate California driver license.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

I acknowledge this position requires possession of a valid California driver’s license. Yes___No___
Do you have any education or experience specifically in water or wastewater treatment?
If yes, please describe in detail (including date ranges of attendance or worked, issuing institution or employer, and completed courses or duties) your experience in the maintenance and operation of water treatment systems. If no, please type “N/A.”
Do you have any education in construction, maintenance, or utility work?
If yes please describe in detail (include date ranges you attended, completed courses, and the issuing institution) your education. If no, please type “N/A.”
Do you have any experience and training in construction, maintenance, or utility work?
If yes, please describe in detail (including date ranges, employer, and duties) your experience in the maintenance and operation of water treatment systems. If no, please type “N/A.”

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee is also required to move across uneven, unpaved surfaces for field inspections, operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis, and enter confined spaces such as manholes occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is also required to interact with the public. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Teamsters Bargaining Unit.
Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on July 2, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515