Description

Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Wastewater Plant Operator I/II
Monthly Salary:
Plant Operator I - $4,957 – $5,997*
Plant Operator II - $5,324 - $6,442*
* 2-4% COLA increase effective 4/18/10.

Plant Operators inspect, operate, and maintain the District's wastewater treatment facility including primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids treatment processes; assume responsibility for daily operational controls and monitoring of plant processes including maintaining appropriate records and logs.

Depending on qualifications, may be placed at Level I or II.

REQUIREMENTS

Operator I - One year of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant or one year of employment in a position comparable to the Plant Operator Trainee class in the District. Must possess a Grade I California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate or the ability to obtain one within one year of appointment.

Operator II - Two years of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant or one year of employment in a position comparable to the Plant Operator I class in the District. Must possess a Grade II California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate or the ability to obtain one within one year of appointment.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements: May be required to respond in an emergency. Must be able to wear and perform emergency response duties in a Level A full-body protection suit and S.C.B.A. weighing 32 pounds; must be able to hear audio alarm and/or see flashing alarm lights.

The use of respiratory equipment [including self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.)] may be required for this position. Therefore, the Plant Operator Trainee/I/II will be required to be free of facial hair that would interfere with the use of a respirator for annual fit tests and for any occasion, which requires the use of respiratory equipment to comply with the District's respiratory program and Cal/OSHA standards.

Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a drug screen as part of a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment. To apply, please visit www.centralsan.org.

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