Plant Operator

West County Wastewater • Richmond, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WCW is an award-winning wastewater treatment and resource recovery agency that collects and treats wastewater for reuse. We are committed to protecting public health, our community and the environment. West County Wastewater's administrative office and Water Quality & Resource Recovery Plant are located in beautiful Richmond, California where we serve west Contra Costa County. The district has approximately 34,000 residences and 2,450 commercial and industrial businesses, with a total population of nearly 100,000. Founded in 1921, today we are transforming our organization and shaping the future of the regional wastewater industry with a team that is dedicated to innovation, progress, collaboration, service and ecofriendly practices. Additionally, we are deeply committed to our community and inspired by the diversity of our employees and the integrity and commitment they bring to our community and to each other every day. WCW is looking for a dynamic, experienced wastewater treatment Plant Operator who is flexible, resourceful, and a team player with good instincts and problem-solving skills who thrives on personal accountability. WCW is seeking a candidate to fill one (1) vacancy and create an employment list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. Plant Operators are expected to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the inspection, operation, and maintenance of WCW’s wastewater treatment plant, and related lift stations including primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment processes. It is critical that the chosen candidate be committed to contributing to further developing and participating in a production-based environment where workflow is measurable, task-based and includes not only typical operational duties but housekeeping, maintenance, painting, and other duties as necessary or assigned. The plant operator will participate in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility to control the flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent; monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions; interpret meter and gauge readings; and test results to determine processing requirements. WCW wastewater operations are staffed 24 hours per day in shifts running from 6 AM to 6 PM and 6 PM to 6 AM. Operators are required to periodically rotate through all shifts.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of equipment such as pumps, motors, and related apparatus in a wastewater treatment plant comparable to the Operator-In-Training level.
• Equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by courses necessary for certification.
• Possession of a Grade I California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• The incumbent must continue to meet all of the provisions of the Driving Policy as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable of established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
• Customer focused.
• Flexible.
• Organized and Results Driven.
• Dependable.
• Able to Personify Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor daily operational processes of plant and maintain appropriate records and logs
• Operate wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent
• Monitor and perform routine adjustment and maintenance work on valves and gates, engines, electric motors, gauges, meters, control panels and related equipment and facilities to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
• Operate treatment plant vehicles, portable equipment and stationary machinery as required
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests
• May assist in the training of less experienced operators
• Perform related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED