Water System Operator
Water System Operator
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The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cutoffs are at 5:00 pm on:3/6/25 6/6/25 9/5/25 12/5/25
Water System Operator is the journey level class for both the Water Distribution series and the Water Treatment series. Under direction Water System Operators perform work in connection with the operation maintenance construction and repair of water distribution systems water treatment facilities water wells water booster pumping stations water storage facilities and storm water pumping stations. The positions in this class also operate maintain and repair chemical handling systems hydraulic power systems and hydropneumatic systems and operate diesel driven electrical generation systems. Incumbents may be required to perform routine tasks independently when they work alone in the field.Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- The California Safe Drinking Water Act
- EPA standards rules and regulations ensuring safe drinking water and protecting ground water
- The tools materials equipment and methods used in the maintenance repair and operation of complex mechanical equipment such as: pumps motors various valve and gate operators hydraulic drives chain and socket assemblies air compressors electric and pneumatic controls chlorination and pneumatically and hydraulically controlled valves and associated equipment
- The tools materials equipment and methods used in the treatment of surface and ground water and in the construction of underground pipelines
- Basic safety precautions and practices required when working in a variety of working conditions using hand tools light equipment and vehicles
- The basic tests used in water treatment process control
- Computer software such as Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Perform strenuous physical labor
- Use a variety of hand precision and power tools
- Drive a variety of mobile equipment such as dump trucks water trucks backhoes tractors vacuum vehicles utility trucks step vans and forklifts on paved and/or uneven terrain such as hills slopes rocky or wet ground
- Use laboratory chemicals and equipment to analyze domestic and reclaimed water
- Read interpret and utilize manufacturers specifications operations manuals piping schematics etc.
- Maintain courteous and effective relationships with County employees and the general public
- Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
- Use computer equipment and related peripheral equipment to enter and extract information
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either: 1. One year of fulltime experience performing duties which have included the repair maintenance or construction of one or more of the following systems: underground pipeline wastewater collection storm water collection or underground water distribution.
Or: 2. One year of fulltime experience in maintenance construction operation or repair of mechanical components of equipment in one or more of the following facilities: wastewater treatment plants potable water pump stations water treatment plants lift stations storm drain pumping stations or other mechanical facilities with similar systems and equipment.
Or: 3. A certificate of completion from a twoyear mechanicalelectrical technology program.
Or: 4. Completion of twoyears of a stationary engineer plumbing or similar trade apprenticeship program.
Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means fulltime paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Parttime paid experience may be accumulated and prorated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cutoff date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Age Requirement: Candidates must be 18 years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job as defined in the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Drivers License:- A valid California Driver License Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a casebycase basis.
- A valid California Driver License Class A and/or special endorsements including but not limited to the Hazardous Materials Endorsement is required for some positions.
Certificates/licenses:- Water Distribution Grade 1 (D1 certificate: All incumbents must possess and maintain a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 (D1 certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services (DHS) within one year after the date of appointment to this class or within two consecutive DHS exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class whichever is greater.
- Water Treatment Grade 1 (T1 certificate: All incumbents must possess and maintain a valid Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 (T1 certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services (DHS) within two years after the date of appointment to this class or within four consecutive DHS exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class whichever is greater.
Criminal History Check: The County may access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82602 Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
Physical Abilities:- Perform strenuous manual labor
- Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
- While carrying equipment which may weigh up to 25 pounds safely climb and work on ladders with a maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds
- Stand on a ladder while performing tasks with both hands
- Lift and carry heavy equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; lift heavier items with assistance
- Frequently bend stoop squat kneel crouch and reach above the shoulder
- Work for extended periods of time in a bent stooped kneeling or prone position
- Work in areas with unsteady footing
- Enter and exit through restricted entrances of 24 and 36 inches in diameter
- Some positions will be required to wear respiratory protection
- Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors on a computer screen that indicate equipment status and conditions
Note: Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a casebycase basis.
Working Conditions:- Work in enclosed areas where the temperature may exceed 100 degrees F
- Enter exit and work in enclosed and confined spaces
- Work in trenches up to 23 feet in depth
- Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather
- Work around dust dirt noise and odors
- Work on uneven terrain
- Work in hip boots during muddy conditions.
- Work often at heights of 40 feet and may work occasionally at greater heights up to 100 feet
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six 6 months.Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cutoff date. Clickhere to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone; 711 California Relay Service
Email
InterOffice Mail Code: 094667
www.SacCountyJobs- Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cutoff date.
- Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note:Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.- Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
- Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
- For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cutoff date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clickhere for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Employment Type
Full-Time
