Water Treatment Operator

Salary: $5,816.00 - $7,070.00 Monthly
Location : Chino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/09/2026
Closing Date: 1/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Job Description

We're Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a full-time Water Treatment Operator!

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:

Who We Are

The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:

• Commitment to Our Community
• Integrity & Accountability
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Partnerships & Teamwork
• Innovation
• Communication & Engagement

The Public Works Department provides a wide range of maintenance and facilities services including the management of crucial infrastructure and citywide systems such as streets, traffic signal and street light systems, landscape, water, sewer, waste, recycling, and storm drain systems. The Department also provides civil engineering services for land development and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).

Duties/Responsibilities
What You'll Do

As our new Water Treatment Operator, you will:

• Monitor, inspect, and operate ion exchange Granular Activated Charcoal (GAC) ground water treatment plants involving nitrate, perchlorate, and tricloropropane (TCP) removal.
• Monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and make necessary adjustments to maintain an adequate supply of water and pressure.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automatic control systems, liquid level controls, automatic pumps, control valves, check valves, globe valves, gate valves, oil and air filters, fuses, circuit breakers, probes, circuits, relays, time delays, coils, switches, bearings, packings, mechanical seals, oil lines, drippers, and gauges.
• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance on pumps and pump motor equipment; inspect pumping operations and make adjustments as necessary, perform maintenance and repair work on pump buildings and facilities.
• Calculate chemical feed and dosage at the treatment plant and make necessary adjustments to ensure water is safe for consumption.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Is knowledgeable of equipment, tools, materials, methods and techniques used in the operation of domestic wells, motors, pumps, compressors, electric panels, automatic control valves, and other equipment.
• Has the ability to operate hand and power tools to make repairs.
• Is excited by challenges, loves to learn, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in water systems operation and maintenance work.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment facilities including motors, pumps, wells, and related equipment.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
  • Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve months (12) months of appointment, a valid California Class "C" Commercial Driver's License with Haz Mat endorsements, to be maintained throughout employment.
  • Possession of, or successful acquisition within twenty-four (24) months of appointment, a valid Grade II (T-2) Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
  • Possession of, or successful acquisition within twenty-four (24) months of appointment, a valid Grade II (D-2) Water Distribution Operator…