Utility Operator Multi-Cert

$36.92 to $44.89 Hourly with a 5% COLA on 7/1/26

Our newly operational Water Reclamation Center sets the standard for wastewater treatment facilities on the Central Coast. It’s the largest part of the City’s largest-ever infrastructure project and truly a state-of-the-art facility that is capable of delivering treated wastewater that can be reused to bolster the City’s drinking water supply. Located on South Bay Boulevard north of Highway 1, the facility incorporates cutting-edge technology, including two lift stations and approximately 3.5 miles of pipelines and wells. The purified water is injected into the groundwater aquifer for reuse through our existing infrastructure, promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship.

If selected, you will be part of a team that operates the most advanced water reclamation center on the Central Coast. You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and technology in a brand new one million-gallon-per-day advanced treatment facility. Additionally, the City offers an excellent benefits package and opportunities for career advancement based on experience, knowledge, and certifications. Joining the City of Morro Bay Utilities Division means contributing to the community's environmental sustainability and making a meaningful impact on water resource management.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for water operations, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team. Help us shape the future of water and make a positive impact on our community. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with the City of Morro Bay!

To learn more about our Water Reclamation Facility, visit morrobaywrf.com.

DEFINITION
Under direct or general supervision, operates equipment, treatment facilities, pump/lift stations, and related appurtenances as found in a water/wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system, and wastewater collection system; takes periodic samples and performs standardized tests to ensure proper operation within established guidelines; performs preventive maintenance and repairs; and related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct or general supervision from Lead Utility Operators, along with other City Managers and Supervisors. Utility Operators (Operators) will have the responsibility for supervising and training less experienced personnel. Operators will be expected to perform the function of shift supervisor when they are the highest certified operator on shift.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification encompasses entry level operator to journey-level class in the utility operations series performing the full range of duties required to ensure that the water/wastewater treatment and their associated collection and distribution facilities and systems operate effectively and are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. Persons in this position are required to have a working knowledge appropriate to their certification level of the City’s utilities. Responsibilities include performing standardized laboratory testing, operations of equipment, and performing a wide variety of tasks including preventative maintenance and repair of the facilities and systems.

Advancement in this class through the five steps are accomplished by:
• years of experience
• demonstration of knowledge and skill
• advanced licenses, and certifications

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Monitors plant operations equipment and processes to ensure compliance with environmental and public health standards, including monitoring and adjusting to optimize efficiency, making chemical dosage changes, changing pumping rates, and monitoring all equipment.
• Operates valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of water/wastewater through the system.
• Reviews and analyzes automated information and control system data and revises equipment settings as appropriate; notifies supervisor of unusual situations and makes inspections or corrects system problems as necessary.
• Reads, records, and calculates readings of meters and gauges; interprets information into operational characteristics; makes process adjustments per information gathered, samples collected, readings, and records.
• Collects water/wastewater, sludge, and other samples from various phases of the treatment process; performs standard chemical an