Water Treatment Operator

Chino, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5816 - 7070

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Were Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact Do you thrive in fast-paced creative environments where your ideas matter If so join our team as a full-time Water Treatment Operator!

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information please click on the image below:

Who We Are

The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live work and play that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services guided by the following Organizational Values:

Commitment to Our Community
Integrity & Accountability
Fiscal Responsibility
Partnerships & Teamwork
Innovation
Communication & Engagement

The Public Works Department provides a wide range of maintenance and facilities services including the management of crucial infrastructure and citywide systems such as streets traffic signal and street light systems landscape water sewer waste recycling and storm drain systems. The Department also provides civil engineering services for land development and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).

Duties/Responsibilities

What Youll Do

As our new Water Treatment Operator you will:

Monitor inspect and operate ion exchange Granular Activated Charcoal (GAC) ground water treatment plants involving nitrate perchlorate and tricloropropane (TCP) removal.
Monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and make necessary adjustments to maintain an adequate supply of water and pressure.
Inspect repair and maintain automatic control systems liquid level controls automatic pumps control valves check valves globe valves gate valves oil and air filters fuses circuit breakers probes circuits relays time delays coils switches bearings packings mechanical seals oil lines drippers and gauges.
Perform a variety of preventive maintenance on pumps and pump motor equipment; inspect pumping operations and make adjustments as necessary perform maintenance and repair work on pump buildings and facilities.
Calculate chemical feed and dosage at the treatment plant and make necessary adjustments to ensure water is safe for consumption.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who:

Is knowledgeable of equipment tools materials methods and techniques used in the operation of domestic wells motors pumps compressors electric panels automatic control valves and other equipment.
Has the ability to operate hand and power tools to make repairs.
Is excited by challenges loves to learn and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade supplemented by specialized training in water systems operation and maintenance work.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the operation maintenance and repair of water treatment facilities including motors pumps wells and related equipment.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Drivers License to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of or successful acquisition within twelve months (12) months of appointment a valid California Class C Commercial Drivers License with HazMat endorsements to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of or successful acquisition within twenty-four (24) months of appointment a valid Grade II (T-2) Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of or successful acquisition within twenty-four (24) months of appointment a valid Grade II (D-2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment a valid Confined Space Certificate to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment a valid Forklift Certificate to be maintained throughout employment.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
The ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Ready to Apply

All applicants are required to apply online at The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Friday January 23 2026. Lets build something amazing together.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Veronica Zamora Senior Human Resources & Risk Management Analyst at

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at . Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.

Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check including professional reference checks. The background check paid for by the City also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Job DescriptionWere Hiring!Join the City of Chino and Shape the FutureAre you ready to make a real impact Do you thrive in fast-paced creative environments where your ideas matter If so join our team as a full-time Water Treatment Operator!The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous b...