Description

FT Water Operator OIT, I or II

The City of Pattersons Public Works Department is seeking a full-time Water Operator in Training, Operator I or II position. Duties include, but are not limited: inspecting and repairing water meters and water service lines; monitoring and recording meter readings of water consumption levels; testing backflow protection devices and performing related adjustments as needed; collecting and transporting water samples for lab analysis; conducting bacteriological testing and monitoring chlorine levels; coordinating and monitoring construction and improvement projects; inventory and ordering parts; programing pump stations; performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Any additional recent training, or academic courses and certification programs relevant to this job classification is desirable.

Experience:
Water Operator in Training: Six months of experience in mechanical maintenance, underground construction, or the building trades.

Water Operator I: One (1) year of water distribution or treatment operation and maintenance experience equivalent to the Water Operator In Training classification with the City of Patterson.

Water Operator II: Two (2) years of water distribution or water treatment operation and maintenance experience.

License or Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.

Water Operator in Training: The ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class B license prior to the completion of the probationary period.

Water Operator I: Possession of a valid California Class B license within one year of appointment.
Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Water Operator II: Possession of a valid California Class B license within one year of appointment.
Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Recruitment Deadline: July 30., 2026 at 5:00 PM

To Apply:

Apply online
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Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on the breadth and recency of experience will be invited to an interview.