The City of Poway has a great opportunity at the City's Lester J. Berglund Water Treatment Plant! The Public Works Department is recruiting for an experienced, hardworking, self-motivated individual to lead the highly knowledgeable crew of Water Treatment Plant Operators. The lead operator, with T5 Certification, will perform complex and specialized tasks while exhibiting initiative, advanced technical skills, broader discretion, and independent judgment. Join a team that strives to provide optimum services to our community!
The City is in the fourth year of a six-year agreement with Teamsters
and future negotiated increases for this position include:
7/1/2025 - 5% wage increase
7/1/2026 - 5% wage increase
________________________________________ ________________________________Leads, trains, oversees and participates in complex work assignments, provides technical and specialized assistance to the Water Treatment Plant Manager. Under general supervision, operates equipment, facilities, and related appurtenances involved in the monitoring, operation, maintenance, and regulation of a conventional water treatment plant using coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection; performs routine water quality laboratory analysis and adjusts chemicals to comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; to operate and maintain plant equipment including pumps, motors, valves, chemical feed systems, and filters to maintain adequate production and reserves; assists with preventive maintenance and makes repairs to plant facilities and equipment; monitors water distribution system infrastructure, wastewater lift stations, potable/reclaimed pumping and storage systems, reports deficiencies and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate, direct, or general supervision from the Water Treatment Plant Manager or assigned supervisor. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff. May assist with preparation of work schedules, performance evaluations, water quality sampling and quality control, and other projects assigned. Acts as liaison for communicating between the Water Treatment Plant Manager and Water Treatment Plant Operators, as needed.
A completed NeoGov application, including supplemental questions, must be submitted through NeoGov for consideration by the application deadline. Application materials will not be accepted separate from NeoGov or after the deadline.
A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND ATTACHMENT OF ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, ARE REQUIRED AND PART OF THE REVIEW AND QUALIFYING PROCESS. QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY; REFERENCING YOUR RESUME IN LIEU OF ANSWERING A QUESTION WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education and experience as presented in the application and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list established, which will be in effect for a period of up to six months. A background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting and a verification of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles may be required. All appointments are also subject to the successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination that includes a drug screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The City of Poway participates in E-Verify. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.