Water Treatment Plant Operator I

Cucamonga Valley Water District•Treatment Plant, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team dedicated to providing reliable water treatment services to our community. As a Water Treatment Plant Operator I, you'll operate and monitor treatment facilities, perform water quality testing, maintain treatment equipment, and help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations in a collaborative, safety-focused environment. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first review of applications will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEFINITION Under supervision, operates one or more water treatment plants on an assigned shift; performs related maintenance-oriented tasks, keeps records, and prepares reports; and performs various tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This series class specification defines and describes the nature and levels of work performed in the Water Treatment Plant Operator job series. Water Treatment Plant Operator I is the entry-level in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. At this level, incumbents learn and perform a limited range of less complex or specialized work tasks, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) under closer supervision. At this level, incumbents function as a T2 Shift Operator as defined in applicable state drinking water regulations. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direct supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor (Water Treatment Plant) and/or Operations Manager (Water Treatment Plant). Technical or functional work direction may occasionally be provided to Water Treatment Plant Operators I/II by the Lead Water Treatment Plant Operator. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: 1. Makes rounds of treatment facilities several times during an assigned shift to check, monitor and inspect plant operations; reviews and documents console readings, feed rates, water storage levels, and other operational information displayed on gauges, dials, graphs, and other instrumentation; performs and records related mathematical calculations. 2. Takes grab samples and performs routine water quality laboratory tests; prepares water samples for shipment to outside laboratories for more extensive tests and keeps related records. 3. Operates and adjusts plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain and enhance the efficiency of plant operations; makes flow and chemical feed changes as necessary; manually backwashes filters. 4. Mixes and adds chemical treatments; ensure adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines; loads and unloads materials and supplies; assists in storing and transferring chlorine and other hazardous chemicals. 5. Calibrates and performs preventive maintenance on plant monitoring equipment and chemical feed systems; flushes and cleans turbidimeters; diagnoses and performs minor repairs on plant electrical and mechanical equipment. 6. Prepares and maintains plant production data such as water flow and chemical usage; monitors and reports on plant performance data such as measures of dissolved solids and chlorine residual. 7. Visits unmanned treatment facilities on a scheduled or as-needed basis to monitor, adjust or execute plant operations; monitors safety and security at unmanned sites during visits. 8. Compiles and enters plant operations and water quality data into computerized record systems for eventual use in required reports to regulatory agencies. 9. Respond to emergencies and problems after hours and on weekends as directed within a thirty (30) minute response time to the Lloyd W. Michael Water Treatment Plant. 10. District employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the District's needs and respond as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker. 11. Regular attendance at the work site. Marginal Functions: 1. Conducts plant tours and explains operating procedures to the public or visitors. 2. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Resume and copies of D1 or higher Water Distribution Operator Certificate and T2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certificate with expiration dates clearly displayed.
Equivalent to a High School Diploma.
Possession of a valid D1.
Possession of a valid T2.
Successfully pass the T3 exam within one (1) year of appointment.
Successfully complete the Comprehensive Operator Training within one (1) year of appointment.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Valid D2.
Valid T4.
Valid D3.
Valid T4.

Responsibilities

Operates and monitors treatment facilities.
Performs water quality testing.
Maintains treatment equipment.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
Makes rounds of treatment facilities to check, monitor, and inspect plant operations.
Reviews and documents console readings, feed rates, water storage levels, and other operational information.
Performs and records related mathematical calculations.
Takes grab samples and performs routine water quality laboratory tests.
Prepares water samples for shipment to outside laboratories.
Operates and adjusts plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment.
Makes flow and chemical feed changes as necessary.
Manually backwashes filters.
Mixes and adds chemical treatments.
Ensures adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines.
Loads and unloads materials and supplies.
Assists in storing and transferring chlorine and other hazardous chemicals.
Calibrates and performs preventive maintenance on plant monitoring equipment and chemical feed systems.
Flushes and cleans turbidimeters.
Diagnoses and performs minor repairs on plant electrical and mechanical equipment.
Prepares and maintains plant production data such as water flow and chemical usage.
Monitors and reports on plant performance data.
Visits unmanned treatment facilities to monitor, adjust, or execute plant operations.
Monitors safety and security at unmanned sites.
Compiles and enters plant operations and water quality data into computerized record systems.
Responds to emergencies and problems after hours and on weekends within a thirty (30) minute response time.
Works overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
Conducts plant tours and explains operating procedures to the public or visitors.