What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position at Golden State Water Company?
Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.
POSITION DEFINITION: Water Treatment Plant Operator II
Accountability
The Water Treatment Plant Operator II is a mid-level position and is considered to be a journey level position requiring general supervision. They may be assigned as Designated Shift Operators per California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) definition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates and monitors, under general direction, a variety of water supply and treatment equipment such as:
o Chemical feeders
o Measuring and control systems
o Measuring and control systems
o Filtration and exchange units
o Groundwater wells (in applicable water systems)
- Performs maintenance of plant equipment and facilities
- Conducts water level measurements and interprets data (in applicable water systems)
- Loads and unloads chemicals
- Collects samples for analytical purposes
- Performs basic and intermediate laboratory analytical techniques on water samples
- Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, and other weights and measures
- 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.
The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Familiar with PC applications such as Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Internet.
- Have good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include standing for extended periods of time, lifting heavy loads, kneeling, crawling, and climbing
- Valid California Driver’s License
Technical Skills and Experience
- Two years as a Water Treatment Plant Operator I or two 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 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate
- Intermediate math skills.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology
Qualities of a Successful Water Treatment Plant Operator II
Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
Demonstrates strong level of accountability and ownership
Collaborative/Team oriented
Emotional Maturity
Exhibits professionalism with internal and external customers
Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
High degree of initiative; self-starter
BENEFITS
Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.
The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.
