Wastewater System Operator I/II

The City of Dixon is looking to fill one full-time, regular vacancy for the position of Wastewater System Operator I/II and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. This position will perform the operation and maintenance of the City of Dixon's ("City"), Grade III, activated sludge wastewater facility, laboratory facilities, industrial pre-treatment program related property and equipment.

This position includes field, laboratory and office activities. Field activities involve exposure to noxious odors, dangerous gases, strong acids, heights, confined spaces, extremes in weather conditions, hazardous materials, airborne particles, noise, water hazards, heavy equipment operation and traffic hazards. Laboratory activities involve exposure to noxious odors, dangerous gases, strong acids, hazardous materials, airborne particles, noise and water hazards.

Wastewater System Operator I: This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Systems Operator series and requires a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California.

Wastewater System Operator II: This is the journey level class in the Wastewater Systems Operator series and requires a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California and is a fully qualified plant operator certified to independently operate a grade III wastewater treatment facility.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

EDUCATION:

Wastewater System Operator I: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Specialized coursework in wastewater treatment or a related field is desirable.

Wastewater System Operator II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Specialized coursework in wastewater treatment or a related field is desirable. Education in a technical field related to wastewater facilities operations or closely related field, such as water treatment, engineering, environmental science, chemistry or biology is strongly recommended.

EXPERIENCE:

Wastewater System Operator I: One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

Wastewater System Operator II: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience involving the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plan OR twelve (12) months experience equivalent to a Wastewater Systems Operator I with the City of Dixon.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Wastewater System Operator I:

• Must possess a current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Wastewater System Operator II:

• Must Possess a current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Wastewater System Operator I & II:

• A valid Class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid American Red Cross or equivalent, Adult CPR/AED certificate within six (6) months from appointment.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Forklift Operator Safety Training certificate within six (6) months from appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a California Department of Pesticide, Qualified Applicator's Certificate (QAC) may be required.
• Possession of a valid California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance Technologist Grade I certificate or higher is desirable.