Water Plant Operator II

Salary: $121,472.00 – $140,524.80/ year                          

Apply online by 5:00 p.m. October 16, 2025  at Careers – Zone 7 Water Agency

 

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, incumbents operate, inspect, and maintain water treatment plant, well field and distribution system equipment and facilities.

Water Plant Operator II is the second-level trainee classification in the series. Individuals learn and perform treatment plant, well field and distribution system operations.

Water Plant Operator II’s are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the Water Plant Operator III. Upon successful completion of six (6) months as a Water Plant Operator II the incumbent may be considered for potential flexing up to a Water Plant Operator III based on demonstrated ability to perform at the higher level and possession of the required certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience involving the use of pumps, motors, and piping systems, such as are used in sewage works, refineries, food processing plants, large marine equipment installations, or similar facilities.

Or

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in operating a water treatment plant with a system capacity of 1OMGD.

LICENSING and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·       Possession of a valid California driver’s license

·       Possession of a valid Grade II (Grade III desirable) Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services

·       Ability and willingness to work in a variety of conditions, including outdoors in various weather conditions; rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and in emergencies; and with and around hazardous chemicals and equipment

BENEFITS

Zone 7 offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families*. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health & Well-Being – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP
• Financial Security – Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans Alameda County Retirement Assoc.
• Work/Life Balance – 12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays; vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase; childcare resources
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $7,500 per fiscal year
• Longevity Pay – 2% additional pay after 5 years of continued employment; 4% additional pay after 10 years of continued employment

*Eligibility and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.