Job description
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$4,719.00 - $4,961.54 - $5,216.58 - $5,484.70 - $5,766.62
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAM DATE: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 (Candidates must appear in person for the examination.)
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service System, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Operating Engineers' Local No. 3, Operations and Maintenance Unit (Classified/Represented).
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting and a medical examination which includes a back evaluation.
Veteran's Preference
This position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference, a DD-214, Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service must be received in Human Resources (see supplemental questionnaire for details in submitting DD-214 copy) by 5:00 p.m. on April 14 , 2023 .
Under immediate supervision, the Operator-in-Training performs wastewater inflow, treatment, effluent processing and laboratory sampling operations.
This is a trainee level position in the wastewater treatment Plant Operator series. This position is alternately staffed with Plant Operator I upon acquisition of a California Grade I Wastewater Treatment Certificate.
Click here for the complete job description of Plant Operator-in-Training.
Education/Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED, AND three (3) semester units or quarter unit equivalent of course work in math or science from an accredited college or university. Six (6) educational points, as deemed acceptable by the California State Water Resources Control Board (CSWRCB), may be substituted for the required college units. Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, or material process systems is desirable.
Click here for Education Information & Requirements from the California State Resources Control Board. (Download PDF reader)
Other Requirements:
- Must maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License at all times.
- Upon employment, the City will apply for the California State Water Resources Control Board (CSWRCB) Operator-in-Training Certificate on behalf of the employee. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain a valid certificate.
- Enrollment in supplemental educational courses as determined by the CSWRCB within one (1) year of employment. Failure to comply with CSWRCB regulations will result in termination of employment.
- As a condition of continued employment with the City of Stockton, must obtain a California Grade I Wastewater Treatment Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. This position is alternately staffed with Plant Operator I upon acquisition of a California Grade I Wastewater Treatment Certificate.
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
NOTE:
- After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your emails folder to accept emails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
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