Plant Operator I​/II​/III

Plant Operator – City of American Canyon

The City of American Canyon is seeking an experienced Plant Operator to operate its Water Treatment Facility. We seek individuals with hands‑on experience, skills they can demonstrate, and an attitude of community service and teamwork. The City supports career growth through ongoing education, certifications, and training opportunities.

Plant Operators oversee, schedule, and perform a variety of technical duties and semi‑skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the City’s Water Treatment Facility. They also perform related technical tasks in their assigned responsibility area.

Plant Operator I/II/III is a flexibly staffed class series. Positions are normally filled at the I level. Advancement from the I to the II level is at the discretion of the appointing authority provided that the following criteria are met: (1) the minimum qualifications and time‑in‑grade requirements, (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the full scope of the assigned duties, (3) depending on assignment, the employee possesses a Grade T2 Water Operators certificate or Grade II Wastewater Operators certificate from the State of California.

Advancement from the II to the III level is also at the discretion of the appointing authority provided that the following criteria are met:
1) the minimum qualifications and time‑in‑grade requirements, (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the more difficult and complex duties, (3) depending on assignment, the employee possesses a Grade T3 Water Operators certificate or Grade III Wastewater Operators certificate from the State of California.

Plant Operator I is the entry‑level class in the Plant Operator series. Plant Operator II is the journey‑level class requiring the Grade II Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate. Plant Operator III is the senior/advanced journey‑level class requiring a Grade III (T3) Water or Wastewater Operators certificate and may provide lead supervision to lower‑level Operators.

• Perform assigned treatment plant rounds inspecting, monitoring, and documenting plant operations by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, and other instrumentation.
• Operate and adjust treatment plant flows, pumps, motors, feeders, and other specialized equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.
• Operate and maintain pump stations.
• Maintain, compile, and update plant operations logs and reports; perform and record mathematical calculations related to operational activities.
• Maintain, repair, and service plant operations machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, and reservoirs; change lubrications.
• Collect liquid samples and perform a variety of routine water and wastewater process laboratory tests; record and monitor results.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all plant activities; compile data and prepare reports on plant operations, distribution systems, and chemical use.
• Perform general plant maintenance such as cleaning, painting, and repairing plant facilities as well as various ground maintenance duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of wastewater and/or water treatment plants, depending upon assignment.
• Operating principles of plant equipment such as valves, pumps, and motors.
• Standard principles of the natural sciences including chemistry and biology.
• Safe work practices.
• Laboratory analysis techniques and standards for wastewater and/or water.
• Operational and safety regulations pertaining to wastewater and/or water treatment plant operations and vehicle and equipment usage.
• Sampling methods and techniques.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• For the III level, complete the more complex work with minimal supervision.
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare reports.
• Respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries.
• Respond to emergency situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Communicate clearly…