Water Production Operator I II

City of Glendora•Glendora, CA

About The Position

The City of Glendora is hiring for its Water Division within Public Works. Under immediate supervision at the Water Production Operator I level or general supervision at the Water Production Operator II level, the position performs semi-skilled and skilled inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of water pumping, treatment, chemical-control, and monitoring equipment. The operator uses the Division’s SCADA system and helps ensure an adequate pressure and supply of safe, clean potable water for City customers. The position includes work on pumps, wells, reservoirs, booster stations, automated valves, and related facilities and equipment, along with water-quality sampling and regulatory documentation. The Water Production Operator I is the entry-level classification. Work is initially performed under close supervision, with assignments becoming more varied and complex as experience is gained. The Water Production Operator II is the fully qualified journey-level classification, performing the full range of duties independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions are flexibly staffed, and progression from Operator I to Operator II depends on management affirmation, satisfactory performance, meeting the higher classification’s minimum qualifications, and management approval. The role responds to customer inquiries and operational emergencies, including after-hours situations, and performs on-call and standby duty as needed. It also involves coordinating with other crews and agencies, maintaining detailed operational and maintenance records, and keeping current with water-industry technologies, regulations, and practices.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Water Production Operator I: Two years of experience performing maintenance, construction, and/or repair work in water distribution or a related field; experience as a Water Utility Worker II is considered qualifying.
Water Production Operator II: Two years of experience equivalent to Water Production Operator I with the City of Glendora or a similar utility agency, operating, maintaining, and repairing motors, pumps, wells, and related water-production equipment.
Water Production Operator I/II: Valid Class C California Driver License and valid Class B California Driver License with N (Tanker) endorsement, maintained throughout employment.
Water Production Operator I: Valid Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, maintained throughout employment.
Water Production Operator I: Valid Grade T1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, maintained throughout employment.
Water Production Operator II: Valid Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, maintained throughout employment.
Water Production Operator II: Valid Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate, maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair water pumping, water treatment, chemical-control, and monitoring equipment, including booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, pressure regulators, automated valves, and related facilities.
Operate and monitor the SCADA system, adjust water-system operations, move water remotely between zones, troubleshoot system issues, and respond to alarms, emails, and other notifications.
Coordinate and conduct the water-quality sampling program; collect and test samples; and prepare water-quality documentation for regulatory agencies.
Administer chlorine dosages and inspect, maintain, and repair chlorine pumps and generating systems; identify and repair chlorine leaks and transport chlorine to well sites and stations.
Test and monitor water pressure and valves; inspect, repair, and maintain control valves; and record water-well levels.
Read and record water-production and electrical-usage meters and collect and record operating data from wells, pump stations, reservoirs, and other facilities.
Inspect reservoirs, check and log chlorine residuals, and perform well maintenance and disinfection work.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical facilities, motors, portable generators, electrical panels, communication systems, and other production-system components.
Work with Southern California Edison on well and booster-pump efficiency testing and maintain pump-efficiency records.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on system components, including changing fluids, lubricating and adjusting pumping equipment, and maintaining production equipment and supply inventory.
Maintain detailed records of lubrication, calibration, and maintenance performed on equipment, tools, and machinery.
Respond to customer requests, complaints, and inquiries.
Respond to after-hours emergencies, perform on-call and standby duty as needed, assist other staff and crews with emergency leaks and infrastructure repairs, and determine appropriate actions during emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.