Wastewater Treatment Operator 4123 - Los Angeles, United States - City of Los Angeles, CA

City of Los Angeles, CA

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

DUTIES:

ANNUAL SALARY
$112,877; $125,217; and $132,045 (flat-rated)

NOTES:

Higher salaries may be paid for night work.

A Wastewater Treatment Operator operates wastewater treatment, reclamation, sludge processing, and air pollution control equipment at a wastewater treatment plant.

Wastewater Treatment Operators at the higher pay grade may serve as a lead worker.

NOTE:

A Wastewater Treatment Operator may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The working conditions in this class are unpleasant due to the presence of wastewater and its products.

Some personal hazards are involved in working in high places, around moving machinery, and in contact with toxic gases and chemicals such as chlorine, hydrogen sulfide gas, or coagulants.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

One year of full-time paid experience in the operation or mechanical maintenance of wastewater treatment plant equipment, or other plant processing equipment of similar size and complexity which includes liquid purifying processes;
and
Possession of a Grade 1 Certificate for Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
PROCESS NOTESSome positions may require the wearing of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) under hazardous and emergency conditions. Facial hair that comes in contact or any conditions that interferes with the face to facepiece seal is not acceptable under the Cal/OSHA regulation.-
A Grade 3 Certificate issued by the State Water Resource Control Board is highly desired, but not required.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
NOTE:

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024
.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Examination Weight:

Multiple Choice - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line.

In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Teamwork; Follow Written Directions; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations and safety principles and practices related to personal protection equipment, safety equipment, and proper handling, storing, and labeling of chemicals; safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment; emergency procedures; first aid procedures; Job Knowledge, including the knowledge of: preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary wastewater treatment procedures; effluent disposal procedures; anaerobic sludge digestion procedures; sludge dewatering procedures; odor control methods; wastewater treatment equipment; mechanical equipment preventative maintenance; cleaning methods related to wastewater treatment; Lockout Blockout procedures; Mechanical Aptitude, including knowledge of: the relationship between flow, rotational speed, valve position, pressure, temperature, and level; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

NOTES:

Based on City policy, before being hired in this position, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.

A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

Notice_:
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If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers._

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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