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Wastewater Plant Operator EBMUD

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE OPPORTUNITIES

Over the next two years, East Bay Municipal Utility District expects to hire a number of entry-level operator trainees. Over the course of a few years, entry-level trainees get the opportunity to learn knowledge and skills up to the journey level. Trainees assist operators on the job, complete training courses and are provided with technical on-the-job training. They are expected to complete training and advance through the career series.

Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee
$29.57 starting promoting to $34.22 per hour / $61,500 - $71,184 annually

EBMUD JOB HOTLINE 510-287-0742. Application information will be posted during the application opening only.

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE OPPORTUNITIES

Over the next two years, East Bay Municipal Utility District expects to hire a number of entry-level operator trainees. Over the course of a few years, entry-level trainees get the opportunity to learn knowledge and skills up to the journey level. Trainees assist operators on the job, complete training courses and are provided with technical on-the-job training. They are expected to complete training and advance through the career series.

Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee
$29.57 starting promoting to $34.22 per hour / $61,500 - $71,184 annually

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
• High school graduation or GED
• No experience required
• Strong basic math skills
• Ability to learn a variety of new information in a short period of time
• Manual dexterity to use a variety of tools
• Valid California driver's license with a good driving record
• Sufficient agility to work in confined spaces and climb ladders. Sufficient strength to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed
• Willingness to be clean shaven as required to wear respiratory protection equipment
• Possession of or ability to obtain within one month of hire a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)

SELECTION PROCESS
This selection process is highly competitive. It will include:
1. Application submission
2. A rigorous video/written test that tests ability to learn new information and math readiness
3. A review of driving record information

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
JULY 19 – 23, 2010
Visit EBMUD’s website or call the 24-hour job hotline for up-to-date information on all openings. 510-287-0742

EBMUD
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is the West’s largest independent water and wastewater utility, supplying water and providing wastewater treatment for parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Headquartered in Oakland, our mission is to provide reliable, high-quality services for our customers, to exercise responsible stewardship over the natural resources with which we are entrusted, and to protect the environment for future generations.

Posted by Tradeswomen at June 29, 2010 06:48 PM