Water System Operator II

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Monte Vista Water District, a county water district formed in 1927, located in western San Bernardino County, provides retail and wholesale water services to a population of over 141,000 in the communities of Montclair, Chino Hills, and portions of Chino. The District presently has approximately 12,000 metered retail connections that serve residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, landscape irrigation, and agricultural uses.

The District is dedicated to quality, service and innovation to its communities and employees. Our mission statement guides our decisions and actions to reflect our commitment to provide high quality water service while ensuring fiscal responsibility, ethical conduct, and environmental stewardship. We are proud to have 38 employees that exemplify our core values and provide outstanding service.

POSITION:

Monte Vista Water District is currently seeking an experienced Water Systems Operator II. This is the journey-level class in the Water Systems Operator series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that District water production and distribution systems and facilities are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for public use. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner and performing a wide variety of tasks in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of assigned facilities and systems. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

 EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs assigned treatment plant rounds inspecting, monitoring, and documenting plant operations; makes necessary adjustments in computer system; inspects, adjusts and records meter reads, and chemical usage; inspects and records sample results of well sites, reservoirs, booster pumps, blending stations, treatment facility, hydro turbine electric generation site, chemical metering equipment and wholesale water metering station.
• Maintains chlorine equipment such as pumps, injectors, and analyzers for the District; orders and receives delivery of chlorine shipments; transfers chlorine into drums.
• Operates and maintains water production, storage, treatment, and distribution facilities by regulating water flow throughout the system using control valves, pumping stations, and manual, electronic and computer-controlled systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). 
• Collects liquid samples and coordinates a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; coordinates analysis of water samples taken for nitrates, turbidity, chlorine residual and other contaminants. 
• Performs chlorination treatment of potable water; takes samples of water and performs chemical tests of chlorine residual and a variety of other tests to ensure water quality meets required standards. 
• Regulates water flow into or out of the water distribution system or reservoir when necessary to ensure an adequate supply of water in reservoirs and systems. 
• Checks operation of automatic pump and valve regulating equipment and adjusts or repairs as needed. 
• Performs preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, and other equipment; checks and adds oil, greases bearings. 
• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of equipment related to the operation, maintenance, and control of water production systems and facilities. 
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required. 
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Water Systems Operator II:

• A high school diploma or satisfactory equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of water utilities and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances.
• Possess and maintain a valid Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Possess and maintain a valid Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by State Water Resources Control Board.

Hours and Location

Monte Vista Water District is open to the public from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday – Thursday. We are located at 10575 Central Ave., Montclair, CA 91763.  

Applications

A District application is required and can be completed here, or can be obtained in person at our business address: Monte Vista Water District, 10575 Central Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763. A full job description for a Water Systems Operator II is available here and at the District office.  

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

MVWD does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application, testing, or interview process, please notify Human Resources immediately. MVWD is an equal opportunity employer.

 Salary: $38.18 – $50.10

Application deadline: October 30, 2024, 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.