Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator

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Position Description

The Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator (Surface Water Treatment Facility) operates on a shift basis, assigned to any of the City's three surface water treatment facilities, which include; a 30 MGD T5 conventional facility, a 4 MGD Trident upflow clarification facility, and a new 56 MGD conventional facility. The new facility is a conventional pretreatment with 3-stage flocculation and sedimentation with plate settlers, ozone, and filtration operational facility, servicing the Southeast population of the City of Fresno.

The Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator is the advanced level class responsible for performing technically complex work in the operation of surface water treatment facilities. Incumbents exercise considerable independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Duties include, but are not limited to: monitoring plant performance by conducting analyses on samples from various stages in the treatment process; reading gauges, make flow adjustments, and controls reservoir levels using SCADA computers. Positions at this level require demonstrated ability to perform the most advanced functions related to the maintenance and repair of equipment at water treatment/production facilities, such as performing routine and non-routine maintenance on chemical feed equipment, pumps, motors and valves, and troubleshooting equipment as necessary.

Due to the nature of the work environment the incumbent is required to participate in a medical monitoring program to ensure respiratory fitness for using required respiratory equipment.

Vacancies currently exist in the Water Division of the Department of Public Utilities; however, the eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill the current and future vacancies throughout the duration of the list. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Depending on shift assignments, incumbents will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as part of a regular shift. The surface water treatment facilities operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week using 8-10 hour shifts.

The Requirements

High School Diploma or GED completion;

AND

Three years of full-time work experience operating a groundwater or surface water treatment plant that shares equivalent State of California classification with the City of Fresno.

OR

Three years of full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of water systems.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.

Possession at time of appointment and continued maintenance throughout entire term of employment in this class, of a valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T3, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Failure to maintain the valid certification shall be cause for termination from this class.

Special Requirements

Depending on assignment area: 1) may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class "A" or "B" California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements for entire term of employment.

Selection Process

The selection process may consist of the following:

Oral Examination - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination which may evaluate each candidate's knowledge of the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of water systems. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Oral Exam date is tentatively schedule for the week of: May 11, 2026.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Veteran’s Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.

Bargaining Unit 1

Non-Supervisory Blue Collar

International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrue 8 - 15 hours per month based on years of service available after 6 months.

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.

80 hours lifetime maximum accrual.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

City contracted uniform service, cost shared 50/50 Safety Shoe voucher - $250

Prescription Safety Glasses - Reimbursement of $125

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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