Stockton East Water District

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Onsite - Stockton, CA
$75K - $100K Annually
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 6/30/25

Stockton East Water District is seeking applicants for a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. Monthly salary range is $6,145.00-$7,470.00, and includes an excellent benefit package. The Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee performs a variety of operation, maintenance, and inspection assignments related to the District Water Treatment Plant; maintains, repairs, and modifies equipment used in the treatment and purification of water; reads and interprets chart and meter readings for analyzing the efficiency of plant operations, performs sampling, chemical, physical, and bacteriological analysis to determine optimum plant performance; and maintains chemical inventory. This classification is designed to train individuals in operational control and maintenance skills necessary to become a Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator. During the Trainee Program, incumbents perform a variety of tasks with guidance under direct supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Operators and under the general supervision of the, Water Operations Manager and the Chief Plant Operator. 

Click here to submit an application through the Districts website.

Possession of a Grade 2 (T2) Treatment Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Possession of a Grade 1 (D1) Distribution Operator Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,145.00 – $7,470.00 per month

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift

 

 

Work Location: In person

Recruiter Information:

Bianca Rodriguez