WASTE WATER/WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR II

Sycuan • El Cajon, CA

9d

About The Position

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive.

Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.
Join a team dedicated to keeping clean, safe water flowing throughout the community. In this role, you’ll help ensure reliable drinking water, properly treated wastewater, and dependable irrigation systems. You’ll operate and maintain treatment plant equipment, monitor water quality, manage chemical dosing, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance. Together with your team, you’ll support plant safety, compliance, and keep facilities running smoothly and efficiently.
Job Purpose:
Ensures safe drinking water, wastewater, and irrigation water, and operates and maintains Waste Water Treatment Plant

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• California State Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate
• T2 Water Treatment Certification
• D2 Water Treatment Certification
• Obtain Grade I Waste Water License within 18 months
• Working knowledge of chemical water testing kits
• Working knowledge of Federal OSHA Regulations
• Ability to read water meters and monitor water availability
• Ability to read micro-biology probe instruments
• Ability to identify micro-organisms
• Ability to read and understand electronic chemical control boards
• Ability to wear full body protective gear
• Ability to wear protective respiratory equipment
• Ability to work electric emergency generator panels
• Ability to repair and maintain water regulator pumps
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Working knowledge of basic MS Word, Excel and Access
• Record-keeping and organizational skills
• Complete understanding of operating systems for Plants (ex: SCADA)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree/Water/Waste Water Technical certifications
• Experience in chemistry and mechanics
• Grade II Waste Water License
• 2 year Potable water system, well system experience
• 1 year experience with R.O. potable water systems, other treatment technologies

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe wastewater and irrigation water by monitoring the control board, troubleshooting systematic problems within both software and hardware systems, making recommendations for solutions to physical plant, seeing repairs and maintenance through completion, determining chemical dosage for ferric chloride, chlorine, aqua ammonia, zinc orthophosphate, potassium permanganate, caustic soda, powdered activated carbon, and other chemicals, monitoring various treatment processes including coagulant feed, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection, monitoring chemicals for corrosion control, making adjustments as necessary, and provides technical guidance to Waste Water/Water Treatment Operator staff.
• Monitors water quality by performing laboratory tests at various stages in the treatment process including tests for chlorine residual, fluoride residual, chlorite residual, pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, odors, and other tests as necessary to maintain water quality.
• Keeps water distribution systems, wastewater and water treatment equipment operational by entering confined spaces, routinely inspecting the equipment and performing preventative maintenance service including replacing or repairing defective parts.
• Ensures water treatment plant(s) are clean and secured by storing chemicals separately, observing and inspecting waste lift system for leaks and odors, cleaning and removing biological and chemical waste, clearing debris and trash, and closing and locking doors and gates.

What This Job Offers

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