Water Treatment Plant Operator

City of Beverly Hills•Beverly Hills, CA

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About The Position

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator to maintain water quality and perform technical duties related to operating and monitoring the City's water treatment system and plant; and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor. The incumbent of this position must be a responsible team player, with the ability to learn, interpret and apply relevant procedures and regulations. This individual should have excellent communication skills to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City staff and the general public to ensure effective customer service. The selected individual will also work a variety of shifts depending upon assignments including holidays, nights and weekends.

Requirements

Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing water production and treatment duties and/or water distribution system maintenance.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid California Class C (or higher) driver's license or out of state equivalent.
Possession of a valid State of California Water Resources Control Board Grade T2 Water Treatment certificate.
Possession of a valid State of California Water Resources Control Board Grade D2 Distribution Operator certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a Cla-Val Maintenance certification or equivalent automated control valve maintenance course.
Principles and practices of the technical and operating functions of a water treatment plant and related facilities.
Principles and methods of water treatment to maintain water quality and safety.
Basic principles and methods of electrical systems, plumbing, and water treatment plant operation.
Safety methods and procedures.
Relevant local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment.
Operate water treatment plant equipment and facilities.
Read meters, gauges, and flow charts; inspect and clean water treatment facilities and maintain equipment.
Monitor water quality, take various water quality samples; perform quality control tests; and adjust water treatment as needed to maintain appropriate levels.
Understand and comply with relevant local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment.
On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; and explain jobs to others.
Read meters, gauges, and flow charts; inspect and clean water treatment facilities and equipment.
Monitor water quality, take various water quality samples; perform quality control tests; and adjust water treatment as needed to maintain appropriate levels.
Operate water treatment plant equipment; and use a variety of hand and power tools.
Safely handle and use hazardous materials.
Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
Operate and use standard office equipment including computers and applicable software.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Perform technical duties related to operating, monitoring, and monitoring the City's Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System.
Operate, maintain, and repair water well facilities, including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, gauges, meters, and other appurtenant facilities.
Monitor water flows, quality and safety at treatment plant, pump stations, reservoirs, and other locations; conduct wells and reservoirs site checks and inspections; flush water lines.
Collect and deliver various samples, observe and record water treatment plant readings, and track plant performance; log, record and input data and maintain records.
Receive and use approved chemicals to disinfect water in wells, reservoirs, pump stations, main lines and as needed to meet and maintain safe drinking water standards and water quality.
Inspect and calibrate water facility instrumentation and equipment; adjust equipment as needed.
Clean pump stations, wells, water treatment plant, trucks and related equipment.
Respond to plant and system emergencies.
Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance: Covered via cafeteria plan (up to $2,650 per month) and if you are eligible, you may also receive up to $475/month back into your paycheck.
Wellness Pay: Employees receive 2% of their annual base pay to support their personal wellness.
Annual Cost of Living Adjustments: All MEA employees automatically received a base salary increase annually.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays, plus 2 personal holidays.
Accrued Paid Time Off: 80 - 160 hours per year (depending on length of service).
Shift Differential: An employee assigned to a night shift shall receive a shift differential of 6% of base salary.

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