We are seeking a Water / Wastewater Operator for assignment in Santa Cruz, California. The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance and repair of a 1.3 MGD Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) to maintain regulatory compliance and production.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm
** This position has a pay rate of $39 - $46/hr **
** This position requires a SWRCB Grade III or higher water / wastewater certification **
** This position may require weekends, holidays and shift work as assigned **
- Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water, etc.
- Operates valves, pumps, and gates manually and/or through local control center (SCADA)
- Maintains facilities, office building, vehicles, equipment, and pump stations for advanced water treatment operation
- Observes variations in operating conditions, records meter, sensor and gauge readings
- Performs routine in-plant lab sampling and analysis; conduct inspections and collect samples
- Conduct flow meter and field measurements readings of specific parameters throughout individual treatment processes
- Conduct routine rounds of assigned process areas and records operating data such as run times, chemical usage, flows and other process information
- Records operating data in shift logs and perform mathematical calculations
- Performs preventative maintenance of water quality analyzers and instrument and help with other maintenance activities
- Responds to system emergencies
- Prepares technical and administrative reports as requested
- Performs necessary process control adjustments
- Performs routine laboratory analyses for process control measures as well as specific permit reporting as trained and assigned
- Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift work as assigned
- Responsible for general housekeeping of job sites, work areas and other areas as assigned; including heavy labor as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED
- A valid Drivers License
- A valid SWRCB Grade III or higher water / wastewater certification is required
- A CWEA AWTO Grade 3 is highly preferred