Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training

City of Madera • Madera, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs and learns to perform the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series including operations, controls and maintenance work in one or more Public Works wastewater treatment plant facilities. Demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties. Performs other related duties as required. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training is the training level class responsible for learning to perform a wide variety of plant operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants, and incumbents are expected to learn to perform the full scope of assigned duties. This classification is distinguished from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I in that the latter is required to possess a Grade I certification at time of appointment and may operate within the guidelines of that certification. Employees promote to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III automatically dependent on certification grade as issued by the State of California.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of full time work experience in mechanical and maintenance functions
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of, or ability to immediately obtain, Class C California Driver's License
• If hired, must register with the State of California as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training upon hire
• If hired, must obtain Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I certificate within eighteen (18) months of hire date

Responsibilities

• Performs and learns to perform the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series including operations, controls and maintenance work in one or more Public Works wastewater treatment plant facilities.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Learns to perform a wide variety of plant operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants.
• Learns to perform the full scope of assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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