Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

County of Mason (WA)

Combined Sewer and Water Operator in Training

Career Insights for Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Washington data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

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.

$66,826 / year median in Washington

+3% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

JOB This classification is entry level and responsible for assisting in the site maintenance and operation of County owned or operated wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, drinking water facilities, and water distribution systems to ensure quality operations of wastewater and drinking water systems for the citizens.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Monitor wastewater plant processes and water system quality. Assist with maintenance and minor repairs on plant equipment, machinery, and systems. Assist in laboratory testing and analysis. Assist with collection system and distribution system responsibilities. Locate and inspect new construction utility hook ups. Respond to customer complaints and questions. Respond to emergency operations concerns. Maintain grounds and buildings. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Positions in this classification are not responsible for supervision of other employees.
JOB COMPLEXITY
This classification requires the incumbent, within six (6) months of hire , to be able to read and interpret the laws, rules and regulations relating to wastewater and drinking water systems; work independently, safely, and efficiently with limited supervision. Work within established policies, procedures, and processes.
SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS
Incumbents are required to learn and know within six (6) months of hire: the basic components of a wastewater and a potable water system; laws and regulations regarding the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment and disposition, as well as drinking water systems. Incumbents are required to develop the ability to: Perform duties accurately and timely; make accurate mathematical calculations; perform accurate laboratory tests and analysis; communicate effectively with the public, other employees and outside professionals; mentally and physically perform essential functions; work independently within established guidelines with limited supervision; handle multiple, multi-step tasks simultaneously; maintain effective working relationships with other employees in the department, other county departments and regulatory agencies.