Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts is hiring Treatment Plant Operators II for Whittier, CA or Valencia, CA.
The Sanitation Districts clean the wastewater of over 5 million people and turn it into resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Through the operation of 11 wastewater treatment facilities, approximately 510 million gallons per day (MCD) of wastewater are treater at these facilities and 165 MCD are available for reuse. All the water reclamation plants (WRP’s) are strategically located throughout the County to maximize water reuse and to easily return the cleaned water to local waterways, storages reservoirs, or the Pacific Ocean
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To lead a crew, coordinate and participate in water reclamation operations functions of a crew at a wastewater treatment plant.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Treatment Plant Operations, incumbents lead other operators and perform the more difficult operational duties, including:
Touring assigned area to ensure that all stations are functioning properly.
Specifying and reviewing work procedures.
Providing instructions or training to maintain efficiency, safety and technical adequacy.
Implementing special operating orders.
Checking operating logs and charts for proper entries and evaluating instrument readings.
Evaluating laboratory data to ensure plant operation is within prescribed parameters.
Reporting plant irregularities or needed repairs and recommending corrective action.
Assigning and overseeing workers performing routine plant maintenance.
Ordering parts and supplies.
Training other crew members.
Keeping employee time records.
Scheduling and conducting plant tours.
Participating in the work of the crew.
Performing basic maintenance duties.
Driving to other work sites.
Performing related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a valid California Class C driver license.
High school diploma or equivalent (passing an approved General Educational Development Test or obtaining a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Board of Education in accordance with section 48412 of the Education Code) due to the California State certification requirements.
Grade III, or higher, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board
2.5 years of performing the duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
LA County Sanitation Districts Offers:
Excellent benefits including company paid healthcare, PTO; CalPERS (state pension plan); tuition reimbursement; student loan reimbursement; 3% deferred comp match; education incentive steps.
Compensation of $99,012.00 - $123,024.00 annually.
A mission to protect public health and the environment.
A team committed to new technologies, training, and education.
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