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City of Pasco Chief Water Plant Operator in Pasco, Washington
LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)
SALARY: $44.61 - $50.24/hour, depending on qualifications (Additional certification pay added on top of base wage)
JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time
UNION STATUS: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLOSING DATE:Open until filled, first review on February 13, 2025
The City of Pasco is seeking an experienced Chief Water Plant Operator to oversee the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment facilities. This leadership role is responsible for supervising plant operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking team culture.
If you are a certified Level 4 Water Treatment Operator with demonstrated expertise in plant operations, team leadership, and compliance management, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a lasting impact in a growing community.
Position Details:
- Sign-On Incentive: Up to $5,000 for new hires.
- Relocation Assistance: May be available for out-of-area candidates.
- Additional Pay:
- Certification pay of 6% added to base wage.
- On-call compensation of $50/day, plus $3.00/hr on weekdays and $5.00/hr on weekends and holidays.
- Longevity pay starting after five years of service.
Join the City of Pasco as an experienced Chief Water Plant Operator and play a vital leadership role in ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of high-quality water to our community. In this position, you will oversee the operations and maintenance of the City's water treatment facilities, including booster stations, storage facilities, and raw water intakes. As the designated operator in charge, you will manage a skilled team of operators, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment.
This role requires a Washington State Water Treatment Plant Operator Level 4 certification and extensive experience in plant operations, compliance management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, experience developing and implementing operational strategies, and a proven ability to mentor and guide staff.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to operational excellence and innovation in one of the most dynamic and growing regions in Washington. Click here to apply today!{rel="nofollow"}
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As the Chief Water Plant Operator, you will oversee the daily operations of water treatment facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant service to the community. You will lead a team of skilled operators, coordinating and conducting training on plant operations, laboratory techniques, and safety protocols.
This position requires monitoring and evaluating plant performance, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will maintain accurate records, prepare and submit operational reports to state and federal agencies, and collaborate with the Lead Water Plant Operator and other staff to implement process improvements and optimize plant performance.
Additionally, you will play a key role in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring, ensuring efficient use of resources while fostering a forward-thinking and collaborative work environment. This role involves responding to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, including weekends and holidays, to ensure uninterrupted operation of the water treatment facilities. A back