Plant Operator III Trainee - Limited Duration

Plant Operator III Trainee - Limited Duration

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Job Description

Plant Operator III Trainee – Limited Duration (7-8 years)

$47.59 – $76.13 Hourly

$99,003.25 - $158,350.40 Annually

Final Filing Date : Sunday, 11 / 02 / 2025 at 5PM

This posting will remain open until 100 applications have been received or until the deadline, whichever occurs first. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is received.

Build Your Future with USD – Join an Award-Winning Team!

Are you ready to elevate your wastewater career while making an impact in your community? Union Sanitary District (USD) offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills, grow professionally, and be part of a forward-thinking organization.

About Us

Since 1918, USD has provided essential wastewater services to Fremont, Newark, and Union City. We're recognized for our innovation and proud of our diverse, talented workforce. We offer excellent work-life balance, continuous learning, and opportunities for career growth.

We currently have an opportunity for a Plant Operator III Trainee, Limited Duration (PO III Trainee LD) to join our Treatment and Disposal Services Team (TD). This fully benefited position is for a long-term, limited duration which is expected to be 7-8 years

About The Job

This is an entry-level or continuing professional advancement position, depending on qualifications. Incumbents learn to assist and / or independently perform basic plant operator duties and then advance to the technical lead (Plant Operator III) wastewater plant operator level.

The PO III Trainee LD must obtain a State Water Resources Control Board (SCWRB) Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's license within 18 months and achieve proficiency and advance to Plant Operator III within 24 months.

Shift assignments are based on seniority. Historically, less senior employees work the night shift and receive 12% differential which is addition to the posted pay range.

Requirements :

Applicants qualify by meeting the requirements of at least one of the options below :

• Option A. Must have minimum of AA degree or 60 college semester units including 15 semester unit of basic science courses
• Option B. Must have high school diploma or equivalent and 16 educational points directly related to wastewater treatment and two years' experience as wastewater treatment plant operator
• Option C. Must possess minimum SWRCB Grade I Wastewater Operator Certification.

As a condition of continued employment :

PO III Trainees will :

Why Join USD?

Important Details :

You will be contacted regarding all phases of this recruitment via email, so please check your inbox for correspondence regarding next steps and results through the exam process. Please ensure that the email address on your application is correct and current before submitting your application.

All candidates must pass a criminal background check, Live Scan - which includes California DOJ and National FBI fingerprint scan, and pre-employment physical.

Disaster Service Worker : Employees of Union Sanitary District are, by state and federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the local, or your own community.

Accommodation : Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources upon submittal of application.

Union Sanitary District is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered to succeed.

Company Description

Union Sanitary District (USD) is not just a workplace; it's a community where innovation meets excellence. Established in 1918, USD is a pioneering independent special district, delivering award-winning wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services to the vibrant Tri-cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City in southern Alameda County. At USD, we take pride in our diverse team of professionals and offer a dynamic work environment that values work / life balance.

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