Plant Operator III Trainee – Limited Duration with Union Sanitary District

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Plant Operator III Trainee – Limited Duration with Union Sanitary District

Description

Overview

Plant Operator III Trainee - Limited Duration (7-8 years)

$4 6.10 - $ 73.74 Hourly

$7, 990.58 - $ 12,782.00 Monthly

$ 95,886.96 - $1 53,383.98 Annually

Excellent Benefits

Final Filing Date: Sunday , 01/12/2025 , at 4PM.

This posting will remain open until 100 applications have been received or until the deadline, whichever occurs first . Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is received.

Build Your Future with USD - Join an Award-Winning Team!

Are you ready to elevate your wastewater career while making an impact in your community? Union Sanitary District (USD) offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills, grow professionally, and be part of a forward-thinking organization.

About Us

Since 1918, USD has provided essential wastewater services to Fremont, Newark, and Union City. We’re recognized for our innovation and proud of our diverse, talented workforce. We offer excellent work-life balance, continuous learning, and opportunities for career growth.

We currently have an opportunity for a Plant Operator III Trainee, Limited Duration (PO III Trainee LD) to join our Treatment and Disposal Services Team (TD) . This fully benefited position is for a long-term, limited duration which is expected to be 7- 8 years.

We also expect to have additional Plant Operator III Trainee, Limited Duration positions available in the near future . We will be creating a list with this recruitment to fill our upcoming positions.

Examples of Duties

About the Job

This is an entry-level or continuing professional advancement position, depending on qualifications. Incumbents learn to assist and/or independently perform basic plant operator duties, and then advance to the technical lead (Plant Operator III) wastewater plant operator level.

The PO III Trainee LD must obtain a State Water Resources Control Board (SCWRB) Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s license within 18 months and achieve proficiency and advance to Plant Operator III within 24 months. The PO III has advanced technical skills, knowledge, and certification. The PO III is the designated-operator-in-charge for a specific work period, which includes ensuring the turnover of information between shifts.

Shift assignments are based on seniority. Historically, less senior employees work the night shift and receive 12% differential which is addition to the posted pay range.

Qualifications

Requirements :

Education and Experience

Applicants qualify by meeting the requirements of at least one of the options below:

• Option A . Must have minimum of AA degree or 60 college semester units including 15 semester unit of basic science courses
  

• Option B. Must have high school diploma or equivalent and 16 educational points directly related to wastewater treatment and two years’ experience as wastewater treatment plant operator
  

• Option C. Must possess minimum SWRCB Grade I Wastewater Operator Certification.
  

As a condition of continued employment:

Must pass the SWRCB Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator exam within 18 months .

Must obtain certification (see link below), meet training milestones, and demonstrate the competencies of Plant Operator III within 24 months . http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/cert.shtml

PO III Trainees will :

• Accurately observe and record operating conditions, take necessary actions, and make process control decisions .
  

• Read and interpret a variety of meters, gauges and charts .
  

• Follow laboratory sampling and testing procedures .
  

• Make mathematical calculations related to the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
  

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery, structures, equipment and piping requiring knowledge of elementary mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles.
  

• Work with decreasing supervision while accepting increasing responsibility.
  

• Work safely in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and District policies and actively participate in the team and District safety programs.
  

• Follow oral and written instructions; communicate work-related information in writing.
  

• Communicate effectively, listen, work collaboratively, be adaptable to changing work needs, and demonstrate leadership abilities.
  

• Use a personal computer and learn a variety of computer programs.
  

• Work shifts, up to twelve hours long, and weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; and work in dirty conditions and in and around sewage .
  

• Meet the on-call requirements of the District , including the ability to arrive on-site within 2 hours when called, and to remain within 120-mile radius of the plant while on-call to comply with the response time requirement.
  

• Have physical characteristics to perform the work, including sufficient strength to lift up to 50 pounds and sufficient stamina to walk several miles per shift and climb stairs. May be required to be clean-shaven to wear respiratory protection equipment.
  

• Advance to Plant Operator III within 24 months of appointment .
  

Additional Information

Why Join USD?

• CalPERS Retirement (2.5% at 55 or 2% at 62 based on eligibility).
  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  

• Paid vacation, holidays, and flexible time off.
  

• Deferred Compensation Plan with employer matching.
  

• Tuition reimbursement and employee loan programs.
  

The Details :

Applicants must apply online at CAREERS AT USD. (governmentjobs.com) by 4PM on January 12, 2025. Union Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of Internet forms in submitting your application.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an Online Written Exam tentatively scheduled for, January 15, 2025 .

The most qualified candidates will be invited to a Virtual Qualifications Appraisal Interview and Work Sample tentatively scheduled for January 27, 2025, or January 28, 2025 .

In-Person Finalist interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 5, 2025 .

You will be contacted regarding all phases of this recruitment via email , so please check your inbox for correspondence regarding next steps and results through the exam process. Please ensure that the email address on your application is correct and current before submitting your application.

Before appointment to the position, the candidate must pass a criminal background check which includes a fingerprint scan and background check.

Disaster Service Worker: Employees of Union Sanitary District are, by state and federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the local, or your own community.

Accommodation: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing kathleenk@unionsanitary.ca.gov upon submittal of application.

Union Sanitary District is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered to succeed .

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Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$95,886.96 - $153,383.98 Annually