Pump Station Operator

Pump Station Operator positions operate wastewater pump stations by controlling equipment via a computer control system, monitoring operations of automatically controlled systems, and by manually operating equipment not connected to the control system; start and stop pumps, valves, compressors, blowers and monitors; operate sluice gates; control traveling screens and conveyors; control, monitor and adjust chemical pumps; handle various chemicals and hazardous materials; monitor and adjust equipment operation to meet abnormal conditions; diagnose process problems and malfunctions and take corrective action; monitor various recorders, indicators, and equipment; physically inspect equipment and pump station grounds to read and record gauges, identify abnormal conditions, and ensure station security; record and tabulate data on pump station operating logs; complete forms; read, record and interpret data from meters, gauges and control systems; perform minor repairs on pumps, motors, chemical feeders, and other related equipment; make adjustments on equipment to ensure proper pump station operation and equipment maintenance; keep pump station equipment clean and orderly; and perform other duties as assigned.

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Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Pump Station Operator employees will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts for which they may receive 5% additional pay.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

Two years of full-time experience in the operation of a 1 MGD or higher water/wastewater treatment plant or pump station.
Two years of full-time experience possessing responsibility for the daily operation of a marine power plant and repairs on marine ships.
Two years of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of large hydraulic pumps (500 GPM or higher), electric motors (480-5kv), and pneumatic equipment (e.g., air compressors, hydro-pneumatic tanks, hydraulic oil accumulator systems, air gap tanks).
Two years of full-time experience operating and maintaining manufacturing processes which MUST include hydraulic systems, pumps, pneumatic equipment and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) type computer systems and/or computerized Distribution Control System (DCS).
A valid Grade II or higher Water Treatment Operator or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued from the State of California Water Resources Control Board.

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Interim certificates will NOT be accepted.
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours.  OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.