Entry Level Power Plant Operator Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Job THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION The Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Treatment Plant Operator I, who assist in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and collection systems. These positions are assigned to Special Districts only; work sites are located throughout the County, including the high and low deserts, mountains, and valleys. Under general supervision, this entry-level position is responsible for assisting with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and collection facilities.

Duties include operating and monitoring plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, and filters; reading meters and gauges to ensure efficient equipment operation; cleaning tanks and equipment; maintaining plant facilities and grounds in a clean and sanitary condition; preparing and maintaining operational records and reports; participating in an emergency on-call rotation; and responding to time-sensitive incidents at remote locations as needed. For more detailed information, refer to the Treatment Plant Operator I (Special Districts) job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Water and Sanitation MOU The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions; work in desert and mountainous areas, remote locations, and other locations as needed; have the ability to drive in all weather conditions; and work weekends and holidays and respond to emergency calls as needed. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position. Health and Physical: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.

Certification: A valid SWRCB Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Assignment: Employees on call must respond by phone within one (1) hour.

Employees may be assigned to one region but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Must meet ALL of the following requirements: Operator-in-Training Certificate: Possession of a current State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Wastewater Grade I Treatment Operator Certificate at the time of hire. License: Must possess a valid CA Class C driver license.

NOTE: Copy of required certificates MUST be attached to the application. Selection Process Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.

We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email.

Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.

For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the links below: Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process