Water Supply Operator I/II

We are currently recruiting for a Water Supply Operator I/IIwith one of the largest and most reliable water utilities in the United States, located in beautiful Santa Maria, CA. This is an excellent career opportunity for anyone with experience in the water supply and distribution industry. There is one open position, the position offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications. This job is a temp to hire position (direct hire for the right fit) with a pay scale of $26.63 to $41.03 an hour WSO I, and $27.68 to $44.38 an hour for a WSO II.

Benefits if hired include medical, life, LTD, and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, a 401k plan, and a health savings account

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operates and monitors a variety of water supply and treatment equipment such as:

Pumping systems

Chemical feed systems

Water storage facilities

Measuring and control systems

Interagency control valves and meters

Pressure Reducing/Sustaining Valves

Groundwater wells

Filtration facilities

Maintenance of plant equipment and facilities

Performs water level measurements on groundwater wells

Loads and unloads chemicals

Performs basic laboratory analytical techniques on water samples

Collects samples for analytical purposes

Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, pressure and other weights and measures associated with water supply and treatment operations

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

Minimum Qualifications for all levels of Water Supply Operator

High school diploma or equivalent

Familiar with computer applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet

Good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills

Valid California driver license

Certification/ Experience Requirements for a Water Supply Operator I

SWRCB Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.

SWRCB Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate if not T1 certified

Certification/ Experience Requirements for a Water Supply Operator Il

SWRCB Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.

SWRCB Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate

Two years as a Water Supply Operator I or two years of water supply experience in the water utility industry.

Intermediate math skills.

Knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology

We provide equal employment opportunities in hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, and all other employment decisions. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s ancestry, race, color, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender) or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.