Water Treatment Plant Operator or Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Job Summary

To be considered for this position, please complete an employment application, available at https://www.ccwa.com/employment-opportunities. Resumes will not be considered without an accompanying application.

The Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) is seeking applicants for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator, and will consider a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. We are looking for a team-oriented individual committed to learning, innovative problem solving and who is positive, approachable and has the utmost integrity to join our excellent staff.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator is under general supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, performs skilled work in the operation of the of the Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as required. Takes responsibility for plant and distribution pipeline performance and works with others to provide high quality treated water for distribution to Authority participants.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee is a training classification, which will include coursework necessary to meet the requirements to become a designated Shift Operator. Under general supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and the Operator-in-Charge (or Shift Operator), performs skilled work in the operation of the Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as required. Receives direction from the Shift Operator for WTP and distribution pipeline process and works with others to provide high quality treated water for distribution to Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Participants.

The Operator or Operator Trainee will be based in the CCWA Water Treatment Plant located in Shandon, California.

Salary for the position is commensurate with work experience and California Drinking Water Operator Certification Program (DWOCP) Certification level, as follows:

DWOCP Treatment Operator Grade 1 Certificate: $87,201 - $106,385/year

DWOCP Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certificate: $91,026 – $113,462/year

DWOCP Treatment Operator Grade 3 Certificate: $97,082 - $118,440/year

The position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed weekly and the first scheduled interviews anticipated to take place the week of September 22.

Benefits

CCWA offers eligible employees a well rounded benefit package containing a wide range of benefits and services.

For more information on these positions, including a detailed job description, please visit https://www.ccwa.com/employment-opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,201.00 - $118,440.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Potable Water System: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

- Treatment Operator certification from CA SWRCB (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Shandon, CA 93461 (Required)

Work Location: In person