Wastewater Operator I/II/SR

Salary : $64,668.00 - $109,332.00 AnnuallyLocation : CA 95066, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 7404Department: Public Works DeptDivision: Wastewater Treatment PlantOpening Date: 12/01/2025Closing Date: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific DescriptionThe City of Scotts Valley is currently recruiting for one Wastewater Operator I/II or Senior-level Operator position.WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I JOB PURPOSEUnder supervision, perform routine operation and maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities and grounds; and to do related work as required. This is the basic certificated class in the wastewater operations series. EXAMPLES OF DUTIESEssential Duties:Operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and (machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers;Regulates pressures and flows of wastewater;Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;Collects samples and performs laboratory tests;Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests;Performs plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting;Performs ground maintenance work such as mowing and watering lawns and caring for plants and shrubbery;Operates sewer jet truck and ten-wheel dump truck.Marginal Duties:Performs related work as required.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSEducation, Experience and Licenses: Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and the qualifying course for certification; some experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment; possession of an operator's Grade I certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and a valid California motor vehicle operator's Class B license. This position may require the use of respiratory protection. The wearing of beards or other facial hair which intrudes on the face piece-face seal may be prohibited. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; drive a 10-wheel, 3-axle dump truck; lift heavy articles; learn to take wastewater and sludge samples and perform laboratory tests; operate, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and gardening equipment; read and record gauges and other instruments; keep accurate records; maintain effective working relationships with other employees; communicate in a courteous manner with the public; work with a minimum of supervision; and be available for 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.Knowledge of: Practices concerning the operation of pumps, motors, gauges, and related mechanical equipment; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical wastewater analysis; common construction and maintenance of hand tools, equipment and materials; basic mechanical and mathematical principles; proper procedures for working safely; buildings and grounds maintenance practices.WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR II JOB PURPOSEUnder general supervision, perform complex operation and maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities and grounds; and to do related work as required. This is the senior level certificated class in the wastewater operations series. EXAMPLES OF DUTIESEssential Duties:Operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and (machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers;Assists in establishing a preventative maintenance program for the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and distribution lines;Assists in training personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the plant;Operates plant sludge dewatering equipment;Regulates pressures and flows of wastewater;Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;Collects samples and performs laboratory tests;Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests;Performs plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting;Performs ground maintenance work such as mowing and watering lawns and caring for plants and shrubbery;Operates sewer jet truck and ten-wheel dump truck.Marginal Duties:Performs related work as required.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSEducation, Experience and Licenses: Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and the qualifying course for certification; considerable experience as a wastewater operator; possession of an operator's Grade II certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and a valid California motor vehicle operator's Class B license. This position may require the use of respiratory protection. The wearing of beards or other facial hair which intrudes on the face piece-face seal may be prohibited. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; drive a 10-wheel, 3-axle dump truck; lift heavy articles; take wastewater and sludge samples and perform laboratory tests; operate, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and gardening equipment; read and record gauges and other instruments; keep accurate records and prepare simple reports; maintain effective working relationships with other employees; communicate in a courteous manner with the public; work with a minimum of supervision; and be available for 24-hour on-call duty when assigned; and train other operators.Knowledge of: Practices concerning the operation of pumps, motors, gauges, and related mechanical equipment; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical wastewater analysis; design applications, operation control and calculations involved in extended aeration activated sludge process; common construction and maintenance of hand tools, equipment and materials; basic mechanical and mathematical principles; proper procedures for working safely; buildings and grounds maintenance practices.Senior Wastewater Plant OperatorJOB PURPOSEUnder direction, provide day-to-day supervision as working leader at the wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities; and to do related work as required. This is the leader level certificated class in the wastewater operations series.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESEssential Duties:Plans and schedules work of wastewater treatment operators;Assists operators when necessary;Assigns special projects to operators as needed;Assists in evaluating performance of operators;Runs plant sludge de-watering equipment when scheduled;Monitors the operation of wastewater treatment plant process, including mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, and other equipment;Checks secondary treatment tanks, sewage pumps, and related equipment;Adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers to insure efficient operation of plant equipment;Establishes and leads a preventative maintenance program for the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and distribution lines;Assists in training personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the plant;Makes recommendations on the types and kinds of equipment needed for wastewater maintenance and repair;Recommends plant changes in operating procedures, proper sludge handling, maintenance and safety procedures;Regulates pressures and flow of wastewater;Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;Collects samples and performs laboratory tests such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demands, specific conductants, and other related tests;Makes necessary calculations to obtain and record accurate test results;Mixes reagents;Operates an autoclave for sterilizing broth mediums;Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests.Marginal Duties:Serves as lab technician when necessary and acts for the Plant Management in their absence.Performs plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting;As backup and demonstration, may perform any of the duties normally assigned to Wastewater Operators;Performs related work as required.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSEducation, Experience and Licenses:Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and the qualifying course for certification; four(4) years of experience as a wastewater operator and some experience supervising others; possession of an operator's Grade III certificate or ability to acquire a Grade III Wastewater Operator Certificate within 24 months of hire, unless extended for good cause by the City Manager, issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and a valid California motor vehicle operator's Class B license or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.Ability to:Understand and follow oral and written instructions; plan and organize work for self and others; lift heavy articles, take wastewater and sludge samples and perform laboratory tests; operate, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment; read and record gauges and other instruments; keep accurate records and prepare reports; maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employees; communicate in acourteous manner with the public; work independently exercising good judgment and initiative; be available for 24-hour on-call duty when assigned; and retain other operators.Knowledge of: Basic principles of activated sludge process, tertiary treatment, compressed air, fuel gas, water, chlorine, and electrical systems; practices concerning the operation of pumps, motors, gauges, and related mechanical equipment; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical wastewater analysis; design applications, operation control and calculations involved in primary treatment and extended aeration activated sludge process; tools, dialindicators, electrical measuring devices, vacuum and pressure gauges used in wastewater treatment plant operation, common construction and maintenance hand tools, equipment and materials; basic mechanical and mathematical principles; proper procedures for working safely.CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: December 18, 2019Please review detailed benefit informaiton here:

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