Job Details

The Dublin San Ramon Services District, a special district in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides water, wastewater, and recycled water services, is recruiting to fill two Water/Wastewater Systems Operator I/II positions. The full salary range for this position is $8,248 - $11,075 per month with a generous benefit and paid time off package.

Position and Ideal Candidate

This Water/Wastewater Systems Operator I/II position is a regular full-time position in the Field Operations Division of the Engineering & Technical Services Department.

Under direct or general supervision, performs a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled duties associated with the operation, maintenance and repair of major water, wastewater and recycled water facilities. The Water/Wastewater Systems Operator is a multi-skilled position, required to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, repair, treatment and process calculations, asset calibration, maintenance, quality control, safety, automation, and problem solving; and performs related duties, as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have one or more years of experience of recent work experience performing a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled duties in water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems. The ideal candidate will have water distribution experience working with fluoride systems as well as collection system operations and maintenance experience working with lift stations, CCTV and hydro cleaning trucks and related equipment. Candidates with collection systems experience, recycled water distribution experience and experience responding to and troubleshooting problems associated with water distribution and wastewater collections is preferred.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade

Water/Wastewater Systems Operator I

One year of experience performing a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled duties in water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems.

Water/Wastewater Systems Operator II

Two years of skilled experience in water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems similar to a Water/Wastewater Systems Operator I. Experience in recycled water distribution and treatment is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Possession of a valid California Class B Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements required by the State of California DMV. Positions at the I level must obtain within one year of appointment.

Possession of a Class A Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements is desirable.

Water/Wastewater Systems Operator I

Possession and maintenance of one of the below certifications is required upon appointment:

• A California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 certification; or
• A California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade I certification.

If qualifying for appointment with California SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 certification, possession and maintenance of a CWEA Wastewater Collection Systems Maintenance Grade I certification is required within one (1) year of appointment.

If qualifying for appointment with a CWEA Wastewater Collection Systems Maintenance Grade I certification, possession and maintenance of a California SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 certification is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Possession and maintenance of a California SWRCB Water Treatment Operator T1 certification is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Water/Wastewater Systems Operator II

Possession and maintenance of a California SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification is required upon appointment.

Possession and maintenance of a California SWRCB Water Treatment Operator T1 certification is required upon appointment.

Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade I certification is required upon appointment.

Possession and maintenance of a CWEA Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade II certification is required within one (1) year of appointment.

Additional Requirements

Incumbents are required to participate in the District's Shave-on-Demand policy when required to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment.

Incumbents may be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays as assigned.

To Apply

To apply, complete a District online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date of Monday, September 30, 2024. A resume and cover letter will not be accepted in lieu of the District application form and supplemental questionnaire responses.