Are you a certified level 3 or 4 Water Plant Operator looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on a vibrant and growing community? Consider joining the City of Pasco team! Click here to apply today!This position is opened until filled (first review March 28, 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’s Water plants 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 certification levels 3 and 4:

Water Plant Operator 4: $38.61 - $43.48/hour, plus benefits

Water Plant Operator 3: $37.11- $41.79/hour, plus benefits

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.

REQUIRED 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. 
• Class III Washington State Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (WA Class IV preferred). 
• Minimum of two (2) years' of plant operation experience with process control working at a Washington State Class III (or equivalent), SCADA controlled water treatment plant performing routine operations and maintenance.
• Valid Washington State driver license.
• Valid First Aid/CPR 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).

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 APPLY HERE. This position is open until filled, first review on April 28, 2024. 

Please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@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!