Water Treatment Operator III

Veolia • Rialto, CA

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About The Position

Position Purpose: The Water Systems Operator III must have experience installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains, water services, pipes, pumps, wells; operate computer equipment, operate process equipment; operate, maintain and repair storage tanks and other water facilities; use tools and operate power-driven equipment necessary for the performance of the work; understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions; conduct work in a manner that is prompt and courteous, while maintaining good public relations; and supervise a small crew and/or work independently.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Recent, three years of progressive responsibility and experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical water production equipment, treatment, and distribution systems.
• Methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, pipes, pumps, water wells, controls and equipment; safety precautions and procedures; basic plumbing and construction knowledge.
• A valid California Class “C” driver’s license is required. Must maintain satisfactory DMV record and ability to maintain insurability.
• Possession of a Grade III Water Distribution Certificate and possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Certificate State of California Department of Health Service is required.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
• HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Level I and II certification.
• Forklift certification if required at site.
• Highest level state certification for water/ treatment.
• Water Distribution.
• Team Leader / Supervisory Training.
• Cross-training if feasible.

Nice To Haves

• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.

Responsibilities

• Operates automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including, wells, boosting pumps, engines, generators, valves and chemical feeds d to insure that the water treatment/ water distribution systems meet regulatory compliance standards required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Division of Drinking Water (DDW).
• Performs routine preventive maintenance (PM’s) on all related water facilities by following the predetermined PM schedule.
• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Performs routine sampling requirements as required by SWRCB.
• Notifies water field supervisor/ water operation supervisor of potential regulatory compliance concerns.
• Follows the Veolia Process Control Management Plan to ensure all deliverables are performed as outlined in the PCMP plan.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Assists in other areas of plant as needed.
• May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

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