Water Treatment Lead Operator

We’re Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a full-time Water Treatment Lead Operator!

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Who We Are The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:

• Commitment to Our Community
• Integrity & Accountability
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Partnerships & Teamwork
• Innovation
• Communication & Engagement

The Public Works Department plays a key role in maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department oversees streets, traffic systems, landscaping, lighting, water, sewer, and storm drains, as well as City-owned facilities and vehicle fleets. Public Works also provides engineering, environmental compliance, and inspection services, manages capital improvement projects and recycling programs, and administers the City’s solid waste franchise. Committed to quality, efficiency, and sustainability, the department helps build a safe, resilient, and thriving community.

Duties/Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As our new Water Treatment Lead Operator, you will:

• Train and lead staff in the repair and maintenance of automatic control systems, liquid level controls, automatic pumps; control, check, globe, and gate valves; oil and air filters; fuses, circuit breakers, probes, relays, time delays, coils, switches, bearings, packings, mechanical seals, oil lines, droppers, and gauges.
• Monitor and maintain the telemetry system at the City yard and all water treatment plants, pumps, wells, and reservoirs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps and related equipment; checking pumping operations, buildings, and treatment facilities.
• Maintain written records of work being done and resources utilized; review coding on invoices and recommend approval for payment; write letters detailing deficiencies in work completed by contractor.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge of procedures and equipment used in the operation of domestic wells, motors, pumps, compressors, electrical panels, and control valves.
• Understands and is familiar with chlorination and domestic water sampling techniques and practices.
• Is excited by challenges, loves to learn, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator or equivalent, with experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment facilities, motors, pumps, wells, and related equipment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C Commercial California Driver’s License with HazMat endorsement, within one year from date of appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Grade T-3 Water Treatment Operator certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Possession of a valid Grade D-2 Water Treatment Operator certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Special Requirements
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work. Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Ready to Apply?

All applicants are required to apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chinoca. The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Let’s build something amazing together.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at (909) 334- 3274. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.

Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice