Water Production Operator

The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for:

WATER PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.

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Under general supervision, the Water Production Operator participates in the operation and maintenance of water production facilities. There are currently two (2) full-time openings in the Water Services Division of the Public Works Department.

We anticipate creating an eligibility list from this recruitment that may be used to fill current and future vacancies for these classifications. Apply now!

Essential Duties

• Performs preventive maintenance on internal combustion engines, booster pumps, electric motors, and pipes and appurtenances, and may confer with supervisor regarding major repairs and/or replacement of components or entire units;
• Inspects production facilities, checks pressures, reservoir levels and status of pumping equipment and pressure regulator stations;
• Actuates controls – manual, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or electronic – to start or stop such functions as may be required;
• Inspects production facility’s equipment through checking oil levels, bearing noises, temperatures, vibrations, and megs electrical windings;
• Checks amperage, adjusts hydropneumatic settings and checks for sanding conditions;
• Inspects vacuum manifolds, tachometers, spark plugs, contacts and terminals, gears, control piping, dry wells, strainers, probes and other components;
• Monitors and maintains chemical application equipment;
• Reads recorders, meters and gauges, and records readings, makes field computations and adjustments on equipment, immediately reports unusual operating conditions;
• Maintains and repairs supporting structures, vaults, fencing and sites for any or all production facilities;
• Performs inspection and maintenance functions in confined spaces;
• Prepares routine operational and maintenance reports;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the G.E.D. (General Educational Development)exam and one (1) year of experience in a potable water related field. Experience in the maintenance and repair of internal combustion engines, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) panels and related controls, or with pump control values, chlorinators, and electrical equipment is highly desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess a Grade 1 Water Distribution (D1) certificate and Grade 1 Water Treatment (T1) certificate from the California Department of Public Health at the time of application. Please attach a copy of your certificates to your online application.

A valid California Class “C” driver license and an acceptable driving record.

An acceptable driving record is one that has three (3) or fewer DMV points issued within the past five (5) years, and no more than one (1) DUI within the past ten (10)years.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Materials, methods and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water production facilities; the principles of: hydraulics, pump operations, electronic equipment and controls, including the terms, methods, machinery and equipment; use of telemetering equipment, cathodic protection systems, chemical application systems, and metering and recording devices; the regulation of water; and customer service techniques and principles.

ABILITY TO

Read metering devices accurately; keep accurate records; perform all necessary maintenance functions, including valve adjustments, oil changes, emissions monitoring and adjustments on internal combustion engines; booster pumps, electric motors and pipes/appurtenances; follow verbal and written directions; work independently and in close quarters; and commit to providing quality customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Incumbents in this class stand, turn/twist, crouch/kneel/squat, reach above and below shoulder level, lift and carry up to100 pounds with assistance, perform confined space entry, power grasp, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, distinguish shades/color vision, see small details and drive a vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents in this class work outside, inside, alone (no one near by) and around moving vehicles. The incumbents also work with: hands in water, loud noise, sharp objects, chemicals, toxic materials, dangerous machinery and machinery with moving parts; work overtime, weekends, and/or 24 hour on-call shifts as needed.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Use of the following protective equipment will be required: safety boots, vision and face protection and hearing protection.

Other Important Information

HOW TO APPLY

Online applications can be submitted by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be sent via email to ggjobs@ggcity.org. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday,7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.

Your online application packet must include:

• completed online employment application
• completed supplemental questionnaire
• copy of your Grade 1 Water Distribution (D1) Certificate
• copy of your Grade 1 Water Treatment (T1) Certificate

The job application must be completely filled out. A resume may be attached but cannot substitute for the information required on the application. Be sure to include any education, training or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate.

Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Selection process may consist of:

• Written Exam – in-person examination tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025
• Oral panel interview – tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025

APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL ONLY. Applicants should check their email and spam mail for all notices regarding their status.

Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact ggjobs@ggcity.org.

NEPOTISM POLICY

The City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of your application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identify/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

Per Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.