Water Utility Operator ; B; Rev
Job in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listing for:
City of Los Angeles
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Management, Environmental Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 93270 - 115884 USD Yearly
USD
93270.00
115884.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: WATER UTILITY OPERATOR 5854 (B) (REV 08-08-25)
Overview
A Water Utility Operator inspects, operates, and maintains electric water pumping plants, reservoirs, wells and related water facilities; patrols reservoirs to locate hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; and monitors the operation of the computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
Salary
ANNUAL SALARY: $72,119 to $89,616; $80,053 to $99,472; $83,749 to $104,045; $93,270 to $115,884
Notes
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Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to the following document: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./Responsibilities and Qualifications
Responsibilities — A Water Utility Operator inspects, operates, and maintains electric water pumping plants, reservoirs, wells and related water facilities; patrols reservoirs to locate hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; and monitors the operation of the SCADA system.Requirements —A valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate.Two years of full-time paid potable or wastewater system experience in the construction, maintenance, or operation of water system facilities;
orOne year of full-time paid experience in electrical or mechanical work involving the operation, maintenance, or repair of large pumps, motors, engines or generators such as those found in an engine room on a ship or in an electric pumping plant.Process Notes
Applicants who lack six months or less of the above required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California DMV is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a major moving violation such as DUI.Applicants residing outside the State of California may apply with a valid driver’s license at the time of hiring, and a valid California driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained during the course of employment.Applicants must submit their California State Water Resources Control Board Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the online application in the Attachments section BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER submission, it will not be available to the City and applicants will not be credited with having submitted it.Applicants filing under Requirement “b” may use their experience while in the United States Armed Forces performing the specified tasks.Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance. Proof of military service and satisfactory performance must be provided prior to appointment.Entry-level positions in this class are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Rule 5.30, and receive training in the operation and maintenance of electric pumping plants, reservoirs, wells and related facilities, and are expected to satisfactorily complete the training program within 30 months of appointment.Water Utility Operators may be assigned to work overtime, irregular shifts, weekends and holidays.Applications will only be accepted online. When you are viewing the online job bulletin of your choice, scroll to the top of the page and select the Apply icon. Online job bulletins are also available at:
Note
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Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Filing Period
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Filing Period 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025. The…
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