Shift Operator, Water Treatment Plant

Solano Irrigation District•Fairfield, CA

1d•$44 - $61

About The Position

Solano Irrigation District is seeking candidates to join the M&I Operations team as a Shift Operator, Water Treatment Plant. We are accepting candidates who possess a California State Water Resources Control Board certification in Treatment at level T3, or higher; and a certification in Distribution at level D2 or higher. The Shift Operator operates water treatment plants and are responsible for the water quality and monitoring of all district facilities that deliver and/or distribute potable water. They are responsible for scheduling and collecting water samples for analysis and takes active action in customer service and public relations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should demonstrate initiative in addressing issues related to water quality and water facilities. A proficiency in reading and interpreting gauges and recording devices, as well as conducting minor and major plant repair work using a variety of tools is essential. This position requires the candidate to act as a “first responder” during emergency situations and be available to respond to afterhours events. As such, the employee must live within 30 minutes’ travel time of the District’s boundaries. For more information, view the full job description.

Requirements

California State Water Resources Control Board certification in Treatment at level T3, or higher; and a certification in Distribution at level D2 or higher
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate initiative in addressing issues related to water quality and water facilities
Proficiency in reading and interpreting gauges and recording devices
Conducting minor and major plant repair work using a variety of tools is essential
Must live within 30 minutes’ travel time of the District’s boundaries
Possession of a California State Water Resources Control Board Treatment Level T-3; and Distribution Level D-2 certifications
Two (2) years of work experience performing the functions of a water treatment plant operator
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record to maintain insurability

Responsibilities

Operates water treatment plants
Responsible for the water quality and monitoring of all district facilities that deliver and/or distribute potable water
Scheduling and collecting water samples for analysis
Takes active action in customer service and public relations
Act as a “first responder” during emergency situations
Be available to respond to afterhours events

Benefits

Retirement - Solano Irrigation District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Classic CalPERS Members - benefits include equivalency of 2%@60 formula with the following provisions: final compensation is the monthly average of highest 36 consecutive months; and credit for unused sick leave. Employees pay 7% Employee Contribution.
New CalPERS Members – benefits include equivalency of 2%@62 formula with the following provisions: three-year final compensation period used to calculate the average final compensation; and credit for unused sick leave. Employee pays 6.75% Employee Contribution.
Retiree Health Insurance – Employees are eligible for retiree health insurance benefits following 10 years of full-time service.
Deferred Compensation – 457 plan available, with Employer match up to $100 per pay period.
Health Insurance – Plans include Anthem Blue Cross HMO and PPO plans and a Kaiser Permanente plan. The District pays a portion of the premium for employee and dependent coverage.
Dental Insurance – Dental provider is Delta Dental. District pays full premium for both employee and dependents.
Vision Insurance – Vision provider is VSP. District pays full premium for both employee and dependents.
Life Insurance – Benefit is equal to 2x annual base salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, up to a maximum of $300,000. Premium is paid by the District.
Educational Assistance – District reimburses up to $850 per calendar year for eligible expenses.
Flexible Spending Account – Tax deferred payments for dependent care, health care, and certain benefit premiums.
Vacation and Sick Leave – Vacation is accrued bi-weekly at 80 hours per year during the first year. Employees accrue 12 days of sick leave per year, calculated bi-weekly.
Holidays – 11 scheduled holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year.