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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICES

Water Treatment Operator Trainee

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.

$75,656 / year median in California

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

California Water Services is located in Coalinga California. Founded in 1988, the Company primarily served customers in Western Fresno County. Today the Company services customers throughout California, Southern Oregon and southwestern Arizona. The Company provides water treatment services to Municipal, industrial and Agricultural customers. We employ professionals with a range of skills and qualifications, which allows us to provide the high standard of service our Customers expect.
Who should apply:
Individuals with integrity, who are self-motivated, hardworking, dependable, organized and enjoy a stable work schedule. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or independently as part of a team effort. Individuals who believe that doing the minimum expected is not acceptable, will thrive in the position.
Job Description:
The position will expose the candidate to key aspects of our business. The individual hired will begin their work day at our office in Coalinga.
  • Water treatment system operation
  • Wastewater treatment system operation
  • Distribution system operation The individual hired will report to our Water & Wastewater Department Manager, who in turn would provide direction on tasks/projects.
The Individual hired will be empowered to be creative, to bring forth their own ideas to the position.
Skills/Qualities:
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills/qualities:
  • Self-Starter
  • Team player, works well with others
  • Interacts effectively with people and groups
  • Upbeat & positive attitude with great energy
  • Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
  • Proactive rather than reactive
  • Must be a creative thinker (think outside the box), results oriented, and focused
  • Must be organized and detailed oriented
  • Core values, exceptional work ethic and continuous self-improvement
  • Flexible and interested in learning in order to adjust to changing role as organization grows
  • Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload
  • Persistent and conscientious
  • Motivated, high achiever
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.
g. Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability Benefit (Company pays a set amount towards premiums of Employee's choice)
  • $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
  • Paid time off
  • Sick leave
  • 401K
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Possible mileage reimbursement if residing further than 25 miles from Coalinga, CA
  • Salary is negotiable based on candidates experience
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): If offered a position, what would your starting wage requirement be? This position requires three State certifications. If you do not already have them, are you willing to study on your own time to obtain your state certifications? Please calculate and provide your answer to the following math problem. What is the average of the following numbers: 10, 20, 30, 40. Do you currently live in Coalinga?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
work: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
California Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person