Water Treatment Operator II/III/IV (Multiple Vacancies)

Water Treatment Operator II/III/IV (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Santa Cruz

$35.46 – $61.67 Hourly

$6,147.00 – $10,690.00 Monthly

 

Are you interested in career path where you have an impact on providing safe and high-quality water? The City of Santa Cruz is hiring for Water Treatment Operator II/III/IV in the Water Production Division of the Water Department. Our system includes the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant, which can process up to 16 million gallons of water per day and is the only conventional water treatment plant in the Monterey Bay. The Water Production Section operates and maintains water storage, diversion, collection, pumping, and treatment facilities from all sources throughout the system. Under general supervision, the Water Treatment Operator classifications perform a variety of skilled tasks in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the City’s water treatment plants and related facilities. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or tested equivalent; completion of one 3-unit (or one 36-hour) course of specialized training as designated by the State Water Resources Control Board covering the fundamentals of drinking water treatment; a valid Water Treatment Operator II, III, or IV certification; and a valid California driver’s license. For the full job description and complete list of minimum requirements and certifications, please refer to the posting on the City Jobs page via the link below.

 

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 11 paid holidays per year.

 

Deadline to apply is Thursday, September 18, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. 

 

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to www.cityofsantacruz.com and click on Jobs.

 

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 420-5040

HR@santacruzca.gov

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