Job Details

Salary Info: $106,668 - $117,600 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement
Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, April 22, 2024
Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024
Internal Reference # 24-058

The Water Distribution Operator (Operator) at East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) inspects, maintains, monitors, and controls water system facilities and equipment both manually and remotely by computer to regulate treated water distribution and control water quality. These fully qualified Operators are responsible for the efficient operation and general maintenance of a water distribution system without immediate supervision.

Duties include:
Operates pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through distribution, raw or reclaimed water facilities; keeps water levels, gradients, pressures, and flows within limits set by general distribution system operating procedures.
Periodically operates a portion of the distribution system using an advanced SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, and coordinates the operation with demand, storage and production from other facilities.
Analyzes SCADA system data and acts efficiently to control flows and storage levels at various transmission and distribution facilities, such that pumping cost is minimized during peak power usage periods.
Performs record and report functions such as maintaining logs of daily activities, facility operations and inspections, maintenance and cleaning work performed, and unusual operating conditions.
Performs periodic inspections of pumping, distribution and storage structures and properties; prepares reports as required and requests maintenance as needed.

The salary range is $9,190 per month increasing to $9,650 and $10,133 after 6 and 18 months, respectively. The top salary of a Senior Water Distribution Operator is $12,355 per month.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:
1. A high school diploma; and either,
2a. Two years of experience* in water distribution operations as a Water Treatment/Distribution Operator Trainee with EBMUD plus satisfactory completion of training and supervisory certification of proficiency; or,
2b. Two years of potable or non-potable water system operations experience*.
3. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
4. Must possess a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) certificate as a D2 operator at the time of appointment to the class.
5. Must obtain a SWRCB certificate as a D3 operator within two (2) years of appointment.
6. Operators must meet SWRCB continuing education requirements to renew certifications.
7. Must advance to the Senior Water Distribution Operator within three (3) years of appointment.

*An Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree, as specified below, may be substituted for one year of experience. The total education substitution shall be for one year only. Possession of more than one of the listed degree types will not qualify for substitution of more than one year of experience.

An Associate's degree in water or wastewater technology or distribution that included at least 15 units in physical, chemical, or biological science may be substituted for one year of the required experience under either of the above qualifying experience patterns.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil, environmental, or sanitary engineering, or one of the physical, chemical, or biological sciences, or other closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience under either of the above qualifying experience patterns.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
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Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735