We are currently recruiting for a Water Supply Operator I/II with one of the largest and most reliable water utilities in the United States, located in beautiful Santa Maria, CA. This is an excellent career opportunity for anyone with experience in the water supply and distribution industry. There is one open position, the position offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications. This job is a temp to hire position (direct hire for the right fit) with a pay scale of $26.63 to $41.03 an hour WSO I, and $27.68 to $44.38 an hour for a WSO II.
**Benefits if hired include medical, life, LTD, and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, a 401k plan, and a health savings account**
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operates and monitors a variety of water supply and treatment equipment such as:
- Pumping systems
- Chemical feed systems
- Water storage facilities
- Measuring and control systems
- Interagency control valves and meters
- Pressure Reducing/Sustaining Valves
- Groundwater wells
- Filtration facilities
- Maintenance of plant equipment and facilities
- Performs water level measurements on groundwater wells
- Loads and unloads chemicals
- Performs basic laboratory analytical techniques on water samples
- Collects samples for analytical purposes
- Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, pressure and other weights and measures associated with water supply and treatment operations
- Complies with all safety standards and practices as they pertain to equipment, facility operations and chemical handling
- May require after hour work due to 24-hour operation
- Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week
- Must reside within 25 miles of the nearest water system boundary where assigned in order to respond to emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications for all levels of Water Supply Operator
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Familiar with computer applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet
- Good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills
- Valid California driver license
Certification/ Experience Requirements for a Water Supply Operator I
• SWRCB Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.
• SWRCB Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate if not T1 certified
Certification/ Experience Requirements for a Water Supply Operator Il
• SWRCB Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
• SWRCB Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate
• Two years as a Water Supply Operator I or two years of water supply experience in the water utility industry.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology
Excel Personnel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Excel is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.