Water Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training

City Of Fresno • Fresno, CA

88d • $4,233 - $5,144

About The Position

Water Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training is the training class for candidates qualified to learn the duties of a Water Treatment Plant Operator. Incumbents undergo training in the operation of surface water treatment facilities under the direct supervision of certified operators, while gaining experience to qualify for a T3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate. Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift and may be required to work holidays and weekends. One vacancy currently exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Water Operations Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Possession at time of application of a valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T1, from the State Water Resources Control Board
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T3, from the State Water Resources Control Board within two (2) years of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T2 is highly desirable

Benefits

• City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents
• IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses
• Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase retirement savings
• Accrue 8-15 hours of vacation leave per month
• Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, available after 90 days
• 40 hours of supplemental sick leave per fiscal year, 80 hours lifetime maximum
• Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days
• Short term disability provided through California SDI program
• Bilingual premium pay of $100 per month
• Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free
• City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state
• Reciprocity with other public California systems
• Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service
• DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) available

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED