Posted: 07/28/25

Job Title: Water Treatment Operator

Salary Range: Non-Exempt: $91,564 - $116,862

Deadline to Submit Cover Letter & Resume - Friday, 08/08/25
to Patti Rose, Human Resource Manager - prose@avek.org 

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Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Operators are responsible for treatment plant and facilities maintenance and operations.  Incumbents may, upon assignment, maintain distribution lines, perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs, and assess water quality.  Incumbents work on-call and night shifts as scheduled.

 Essential Duties Include:

·         Makes regular assessments of water flow, turbidity, pressure, chemical use, residuals, temperatures, and other pertinent data to maintain proper plant operating conditions.

·         Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on plant facilities and equipment.

·         Assists in the maintenance and repair work on water facilities and equipment including weed abatement.

·         Becomes proficient in the usage and safe handling of chemicals commonly encountered in water treatment.

·         Maintains logs, records, and data systems for required plant reports.

·         Operates trucks and tractors with hydraulic attachments.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described herein.

Experience: 

·         Must be able to read and write at the level necessary for successful job performance.

·         Should have general mechanical experience.

·         Experience in water treatment is desirable, but not mandatory.  

Licensure/Certification:

·         A valid California Driver’s License.

·         A State Water Resources Control Board Grade II Water Treatment Operator certificate or the ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.

·         A State Water Resources Control Board Grade I Water Distribution certificate or the ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.

Submit cover letter and resume to prose@avek.org by August 8, 2025