Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee III

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THE POSITION

5 COLA increase effective July 2025 and July 2026

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one fulltime vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future fulltime parttime limited term and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for one Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I/II position as a collaborative member of the Citys Water Department. The ideal Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I will possess the ability to learn and perform a variety of basic and routine tasks required in the operation and maintenance of the Citys water treatment and distribution facilities. The ideal Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee II will possess the ability to perform a variety of moderate tasks required in the operation and maintenance of the Citys water treatment and distribution facilities

THE DEPARTMENT

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly active waterfront community that attracts innovative hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf museums performing arts boutique shopping brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejos delightful historical downtown area weekly downtown farmers market and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom one of Americas only combination wildlife oceanarium and theme parks.

• Receives lead direction from Water Treatment Plant Operators and Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators and immediate supervision from Water Treatment Plant Supervisors and/or other supervisory or management staff.

• Receives lead direction from Water Treatment Plant Operators and Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators and immediate supervision from Water Treatment Plant Supervisors and other supervisory or management staff.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I

• Learn to operate monitor adjust and control functions within a water treatment plant distribution system and sludge dewatering facility using local controls and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
• Learn to operate and adjust treatment plant pumps motors feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.
• Learn to regulate the flow of water into and through the source water transmission system the water treatment plant and the distribution system.
• Learn to record entries update and maintain plant operation logs forms and reports; learn to perform and document calculations related to plant operational activities.
• Learn to monitor water quality by use of online instrumentation sampling procedures and performing analyses using standardized testing methods tools and equipment in a plant process laboratory and at various stages in the treatment process.
• Learn to mix and apply chemicals for use at various stages in the treatment process.
• Learn to calculate dosages and adjust chemical feeders/chemical injection pumps for proper operation and application of chemicals in order to ensure a high finished water quality standard.
• Learn to work with hazardous chemicals related to water treatment and laboratory operations; receive training in and assist in spill prevention and response at City facilities.
• Learn to maintain plant operating equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly condition; perform routine housekeeping inside and outside the plant and conduct regular site safety inspections as directed.
• Learn to dispatch callout personnel as required for emergency situations at all hours.
• Learn to assist in the receiving safe unloading and storage of chemicals and materials by hand and by use of motorized and mechanical equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Operate monitor and adjust control functions within a water treatment plant distribution system and sludge dewatering facility using local controls and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
• Operate and adjust treatment plant pumps motors feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.
• Regulate the flow of water into and through the source water transmission system the water treatment plant and the distribution system.
• Record entries update and maintain plant operation logs forms and reports; perform and document calculations related to plant operational activities.
• Monitor water quality through online instrumentation sampling procedures and performing analyses using standardized testing methods tools and equipment in a plant process laboratory and at various stages in the treatment process.
• Mix and apply chemicals for use at various stages in the treatment process.
• Calculate dosages and adjust chemical feeders/chemical injection pumps for proper operation and application of chemicals in order to ensure a high finished water quality standard.
• Work with hazardous chemicals related to water treatment and laboratory operations; receive training in and assist in spill prevention and response at City facilities.
• Maintain plant operating equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly condition; perform routine housekeeping inside and outside the plant and conduct regular site safety inspections.
• Learn to dispatch callout personnel as required for emergency situations at all hours.
• Receive safely unload and store chemicals and materials by hand and by use of motorized and mechanical equipment.
• Safely operate a Cityowned motor vehicle for travel to a number of pumping stations and water distribution and treatment facilities; operate City communication equipment.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic principles of mathematics biology chemistry and applied hydraulics.
• Basic computer (PC) skills in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Safe work practices and use of related personal protective equipment.

• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Accurately read interpret and document information from instruments and recording devices.
• Learn how to read and interpret plant piping and distribution diagrams and other technical documents.
• Identify problems and hazardous situations.
• Learn the practices procedures techniques regulations and laws pertaining to water treatment plant
• and distribution system operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work any shift rotations weekends and holidays at any Water Department facility. Water
• Treatment Plant Operators may be assigned and required to report directly to any City treatment
• facility location and to travel to alternate duty/work locations and offsite meetings.
• Lift 55 pounds and move heavy chemical containers safely.
• Wear respiratory protection equipment as required; perform required duties while wearing a Self
• Contained Breath Apparatus (SCBA).

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
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• The ability to obtain the Grade T2 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) within twelve 12 months of the date of hire is required. Once hired into this classification failure to obtain the Grade T2 certification within the 12 months or two 2 State provided/mandated testing cycles will result in termination of employment.
• Possession of current and valid certifications for Hazardous Materials Technician Confined Space Entry CPR/First Aid and Fork Lift Safety at the time of appointment is desirable but must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment and maintained thereafter.

• Pursuant to California Government Code Title 1 Division 4 Chapter 8 Section 3100 all public employees have been declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
• Must be medically approved for wearing a SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and maintain facial hair at all times as required to not interfere with wearing respiratory protection equipment.
• Must maintain the ability to perform required duties while wearing SCBA.
• Must be able to work safely while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work on an unscheduled basis for emergency situations; must be willing to work any day and any shift within a 24hour period as assigned including rotations holidays weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to pass a stringent background check to enter the Travis Air Force Base Water facility.

• Standard principles of mathematics biology chemistry and hydraulics as applied in the operation of a drinking water treatment facility.
• Standard principles and practices of drinking water treatment plant operations as well as applicable drinking water standards and regulations.
• Operating principles of plant equipment such as valves pumps motors controls instrumentation and telemetry.
• Basic computer (PC) skills in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Safety regulations pertaining to industrial work practices and use of related equipment.

• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Read and interpret plant piping and distribution diagrams and other technical documents.
• Identify problems and hazardous situations.
• Learn and apply daily practices procedures techniques regulations and laws pertaining to water treatment plant and distribution system operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work any shift rotation weekends and holidays at any Water Department facility. Water Treatment Plant Operators may be assigned and required to report directly to any City treatment facility location and to travel to alternate duty/work locations and offsite meetings.
• Lift 55 pounds and move heavy chemical containers safely.
• Perform simple to moderately complex tasks while wearing Level A personal protective equipment.
• Wear respiratory protection equipment as required; perform required duties while wearing a SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade T2 Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Failure to maintain appropriate certification throughout employment for this classification will result in termination of employment.
• The ability to obtain the Grade T3 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) within twentyfour 24 months of the date of hire is required. Once hired into this classification failure to obtain the Grade T3 certification within 24 months will result in termination of employment.
• Possession of current and valid certifications for Hazardous Materials Technician Confined Space Entry CPR/First Aid and Fork Lift Safety at the time of appointment is desirable but must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment and maintained thereafter.

• Pursuant to California Government Code Title 1 Division 4 Chapter 8 Section 3100 all public employees have been declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
• Must be medically approved for wearing a SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and maintain facial hair at all times as required to not interfere with wearing respiratory protection equipment.
• Must maintain the ability to perform required duties while wearing SCBA.
• Must be able to work safely while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work on an unscheduled basis for emergency situations; must be willing to work any day and any shift within a 24hour period as assigned including rotations holidays weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to pass a stringent background check to enter the Travis Air Force Base Water facility.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday May 12 2025. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional) by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

NOTE:If you have problems creating a user account obtaining your already created account information or submitting your online application please contact applicant support directly at. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of May 12 2025.