Water Treatment Operator Trainee

California Water Services is a growing, family owned water treatment company. Our office is located in Coalinga California. Founded in 1988, the Company primarily served customers in Western Fresno County. Today the Company services customers throughout California, Southern Oregon and southwestern Arizona. The Company provides water treatment services to Municipal, industrial and Agricultural customers. We employ professionals with a range of skills and qualifications, which allows us to provide the high standard of service our Customers expect.

We are considered an "essential" business and did not have to do any layoffs or furloughs during the Covid Pandemic.

Who should apply: Individuals with integrity, who are self-motivated, hardworking, dependable, organized and enjoy a stable work schedule. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or independently as part of a team effort. Individuals who believe that doing the minimum expected is not acceptable, will thrive in the position.

Job Description: The position will expose the candidate to key aspects of our business. The individual hired will begin their work day at our office in Coalinga.

· Water treatment system operation

· Wastewater treatment system operation

· Distribution system operation

The individual hired will report to our Water & Wastewater Department Manager, who in turn would provide direction on tasks/projects. The Individual hired will be empowered to be creative, to bring forth their own ideas to the position.

Skills/Qualities: The ideal candidate would possess the following skills/qualities:

· Self-Starter

· Team player, works well with others

· Interacts effectively with people and groups

· Upbeat & positive attitude with great energy

· Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver

· Proactive rather than reactive

· Must be a creative thinker (think outside the box), results oriented, and focused

· Must be organized and detailed oriented

· Core values, exceptional work ethic and continuous self-improvement

· Flexible and interested in learning in order to adjust to changing role as organization grows

· Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload

· Persistent and conscientious

· Motivated, high achiever

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability Benefit (Company pays a set amount towards premiums of Employee's choice)

· $50,000 Life Insurance Policy

· Paid time off

· Sick leave

· 401K

· 8 Paid Holidays

· Possible mileage reimbursement if residing further than 25 miles from Coalinga, CA

· Salary is negotiable based on candidates experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

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Work Location: In person