Senior Water Systems Operator

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE SUFFICIENT QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY. 

The City of Signal Hill water facility is proudly classified as both a D4 Distribution and T2 Treatment facility. This dual classification ensures that the City efficiently delivers safe, clean water to the community and expertly treat it to meet the highest safety and quality standards, providing reliable, top-tier service for all residents and businesses.

Under general supervision, the Senior Water Systems Operator leads and performs a variety of skilled work related to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water system and facilities. The Senior Water Systems Operator is the lead classification responsible for the direction and coordinating the work of those involved in water utility systems maintenance. The incumbent performs lead supervision duties, including assisting in the planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates, giving recommendations on discipline, and providing training as required. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Water Superintendent in that the latter is responsible for the overall supervision of the maintenance and operations of the City’s water distribution systems. This classification is further distinguished from Water Systems Operator and Water Maintenance Worker I/II due to its responsibility for leading, directing and coordinating the work of those involved in maintenance activities.

The submission of California State Water Resources Control Board Grade II Treatment Operator (T2) and Distribution Operation (D2) certificates ARE REQUIRED as a qualifying step for the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess: 

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in operations and distribution in a municipal or private water company.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. A valid Class B California driver’s license must be obtained during the one year probationary period.
• Candidates must possess a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade II (T2) Certificate and a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade II (D2) Certificate. In addition, the incumbent must obtain a Grade III Distribution Operator Certificate within one year of employmen