Job Details
Salary : $58,489.60 - $90,438.40 Annually
Location : City of Pasco, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2024
Department: Public Works
Division: PW Operations
Opening Date: 04/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION
If you're ready to dive into a rewarding career where every day brings new discoveries and opportunities for growth, the City of Pasco is the place for you. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and hands-on experience that you won't find anywhere else in the Tri Cities area.
The City of Pasco is looking for all levels of Water Plant Operator certifications, but preference will be given to Water Plant Operator levels 3 and 4.
This position is opened until filled (first review May 19, 2024).
THE ROLE:
As a Water Plant Operator, you will play a critical role in operating, maintaining, and controlling various components of the City of Pasco's Water Treatment Plant. The City of Pasco has two Water plants that include a conventional filtration plant and a membrane filtration plant.
The ideal candidate for this role will have increasingly responsible experience in a plant operation with process control, the ability to maintain accurate records and logs, and experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs of plant systems. A background check and drug screen are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.
The City of Pasco has created a Certified Operator Program with different levels of qualifications and experience for each certification level. Below, you can find the pay range for each certification level:
Water Plant Operator 4: $38.61 - $43.48/hour, plus benefits
Water Plant Operator 3: $37.11- $41.79/hour, plus benefits
Water Plant Operator 2: $35.67 - $40.17/hour, plus benefits
Water Plant Operator 1: $32.31 - $36.38/hour, plus benefits
Apprentice Water Plant Operator: $28.12 - $$31.67/hour, plus benefits
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and control water treatment, storage and distribution facilities to provide the highest quality water to the City's residential, commercial and industrial consumers.
- Operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controlled equipment and processes monitoring instrumentation related to conventional and membrane filtration technologies.
- Follow established guidelines and regulatory requirements to perform system changes; assuring proper treatment, quality and supply.
- Collect various water samples for routine quality control and compliance requirements at established times.
- Perform standardized quality control analyses and adjusts plant equipment to maintain established process parameters.
- Perform routine maintenance work on various plant and system equipment and control devices.
- Maintain a log of plant operations, test results, maintenance, work performed and unusual operating conditions.
- Routinely climb stairs, ladders, walk and maneuver on slippery surfaces and carry wet, slippery objects.
- Make periodic inspections of system facilities and prepares reports as required.
- Operate City computers, communications equipment and cellular devices.
- Evaluate and compile technical information, data and reports.
- Use hand and power tools to make repairs and adjustments to system equipment.
OTHER JOB FUNTIONS:- Report the need for facility maintenance, materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Receive chemicals and supply deliveries and ensure they are examined, recorded and stored properly.
- Maintain treatment plants, equipment, and outlying stations in a clean and orderly condition.
- Respond appropriately to customer inquiries, complaints, problems and/or emergencies relative to water treatment.
- Provide information on plant operation to federal, state, and local agencies.
- Assist contractors, regulators, and other City departments in support of plant operations, including public awareness and education events.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.):
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Washington State driver license.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
- Qualifications for each level will be discussed in the interview process.
- Preferred: WA State Water Plant Operator Level 3 or level 4 Certificate.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:
- Medical at $173.70/month, dental at $11.59/month, and vision coverage at $6.54/month
- Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance.
- 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual.
- 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 2 floating holidays each year.
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met.
- In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 3% from the City.
- Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Duties are primarily performed in the water treatment plant and may require working in confined spaces.
PHYSICAL: Some heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
HAZARDS: Exposure to dust, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes and noise. Water Plant Operators are subject to working overtime and 24-hour per day call back for emergency situations.
If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you.
Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference and This position is open until filled, first review on April 28, 2024.
Please call or text HR at (509) ###-#### or email ...@pasco.gov, with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.
*The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. *If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyways! You may be exactly what we are looking for!The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.
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What level of Water Operator certification level do you possess?
- No certification
- Level 1 WPO Certification
- Level 2 WPO Certification
- Level 3 WPO Certification
- Level 4 WPO Certification
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Do you have a WA State level 3 or 4 Certification?
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How many years of water plant operations experience with process control experience do you possess?
- Under 2 years
- At least 2 years
- 2 years or more
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This position is on an on-call rotation. Do you have any issues working after hours or on the weekends?
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