Water Treatment Plant Operator II or II

 Job Title:                                Water Treatment Plant Operator I or II

Department:                           Asset Management

Reports To:                            Lead Water Operator

Location:                                Adelanto, CA

Classification:                         Non-Exempt

Normal Business Hours:        Varies, Approx. 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Prepared Date:                      April 29, 2025

Assigned Facility(s):              Adelanto, CA Water Treatment and Distribution System

Job Objective – Reporting directly to the Lead Water Operator and secondarily to the Water Superintendent, the Water Operator has full responsibility for assisting in the successful operation and maintenance of the water treatment facility and distribution system.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform equipment operation and maintenance
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems
• Operate, inspect and service processes and equipment
• Installs, reads, repairs and interprets meters, gauges and charts
• Perform basic and skilled water quality sampling and analysis
• Maintains operational logs, forms and records
• Changes chlorine cylinders, tablets, and /or drums
• Interpret and report data
• Operate valves & equipment
• Performs maintenance and construction work as needed on the water distribution system, sewer system, and all related facilities; maintains facility grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition; loads and unloads equipment and materials
• Communicate any problems/issues to supervisor
• Promote and adhere to PERC’s written corporate Safety program
• All other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other duties and participate in the operation of other PERC Water facilities on limited basis as needed
• Maintain acceptable attendance per PERC standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1.   General computer skills including good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

2.   Excellent team-working and communications skills to enable effective interaction with other PERC Water personnel, including peers.

3.   Physical:

·        Body Positions: Standing, sitting for extended periods of time, walking.

·        Body Movements: Use of hands, eyes, arms and voice. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis. 

·        Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders and climb into trenches, process tanks and enclosures

·        Must be able to perform on call duties including weekends, nights or holidays as needed.

·        Must be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite at various locations surrounding the area

           Mental:

·        Language ability includes reading, writing, spelling, and the ability to communicate clearly on business topics in English.

Education, Professional Credentials and Experience

1.   Valid Grade 1 or Grade 2 Water Treatment and Distribution Operator Certification as issued by state of primary facility assignment

2.   Minimum 1 years of previous experience in water operation required

3.   Valid driver’s license issued by state of primary facility assignment

4.   High school diploma or equivalent

Work Conditions

Jobsite (water production, treatment and distribution system) indoor and outdoor