Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
City of Madera (559)661-5400, Option 8
Free Filing Deadline 3:00 P.M. 4/06/2018
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
$2,018.32-$2,575.54/Bi-Weekly
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III is responsible for a wide variety of plant operations and maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of a assigned duties such as basic skilled water pollution control lab testing and analysis; operating, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, replacing and maintaining pumps, motors, filters and related equipment. Conducts on-site inspections, and prepares records and logs.
Qualifications:
Experience/Education: 2 years experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility or the performance of related work. High School Diploma with appropriate coursework in lab testing and analysis.
Licenses/ Certificate: Valid Class Commercial Driver's License. Possession of a Grade III Certificate as a Wastewater Plant Operator from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/ Drug Free Workplace
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for a wide variety of plant operations and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties such as basic skilled water pollution control lab testing and analysis; operating, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, replacing and maintaining pumps, motors, filters and related equipment. Conducts on-site inspections, and prepares records and logs. Experience/Education: 2 years experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility or the performance of related work. High School Diploma with appropriate coursework in lab testing and analysis. Licenses/ Certificate: Valid Class C DL. Possession of a Grade III Certificate as a Wastewater Plant Operator from the California State Water Resources Control Board. Primary Responsibilities Qualifications Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III $2,018.32—$2,575.54 Bi-Weekly Apply by 3 pm, Friday, 4/06/18 Examination Process Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Administrator, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list. The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Exam: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list. Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5401. Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference. Are you… Interested in municipal government and public service? Detail oriented and well organized? Seeking a career in the water treatment field? Ready for the next step in your career? City of Madera Human Resources 205 W. 4th Street Madera, CA 93637 (559) 661-5401 Compensation and benefits for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III position are defined in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Madera and the General Bargaining Unit as well as the City’s Personnel Rules. Retirement: The City participates in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement system. Classic Members: 2% at 60 formula, average three year final compensation; New Members (PEPRA): 2% at 62 formula, average three year final compensation. The City does not participate in Social Security. Deferred Compensation: The City offers a paid/vested contribution of 4.2% of base pay to one of two 457 plans offered to the employee. In addition, the employee may also contribute. General Bargaining Unit Represented by Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 Health Insurance: The City contributes a monthly amount for the employee to use to purchase health, dental and vision coverage . For medical coverage, the City contracts with United Health Care. Dental insurance is through Principal Financial and vision coverage is through Superior. Life Insurance: The City provides a $15,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment policy along with $5,000 dependent life. The employee may purchase additional supplemental life insurance for him/herself, spouse and/or dependents. Medicare: The City contributes an amount equal to 1.45% of the employee’s salary; the employee also contributes 1.45%. Long-Term Disability: This city paid benefit provides up to 2/3-income protection. Bilingual Incentive: English/Spanish for qualifying individuals and positions after passing annual bilingual test. Employee Assistance Program: The City of Madera offers an employee assistance program for employees and dependents that provides counseling and other services for dealing with life’s challenges at no cost to the employee.