Certified Wastewater Plant Operator (Levels 2-4)

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid Washington State driver license.
• A valid First Aid/CPR certificate.

Requirements

• Wastewater Plant Operator 2 Certified Level 2 Operator upon hire or an OIT 3 certification.
• Minimum one year of plant operation experience with process control experience as a certified plant operator.
• Wastewater Plant Operator 3 Certified Level 3 Operator upon hire or an OIT 4 certification.
• Minimum two years of plant operation experience with process control experience as a certified plant operator.
• Wastewater Plant Operator 4 Certified Level 4 Operator upon hire.
• Minimum two years of plant operation experience with process control experience as a certified plant operator.

Pay

The City of Pasco offers a pay range for each certification level:

• Wastewater Plant Operator 4: $41.22 – $45.51/hour, plus benefits.
• Wastewater Plant Operator 3: $39.61 – $43.74/hour, plus benefits.
• Wastewater Plant Operator 2: $38.08 – $42.04/hour, plus benefits.

Benefits

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical coverage at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection and coverage level.
• Dental coverage at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee-sponsored supplemental life insurance.
• 12 days of vacation during the first year of employment and 12 days of sick leave, which are available for use upon accrual.
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 2 floating holiday each year.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems retirement benefits, which offer a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria have been met.
• Employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, which offers a pre-tax contribution of 3% from the City.
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule, per department approval.

Safety / Work Conditions

Duties are primarily performed in the wastewater treatment plant and may require working in confined spaces. Physical Requirements: Some heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, and climbing. Hazards: Exposure to dust, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, and noise. Wastewater Plant Operators are subject to working overtime and 24-hour per day call back for emergency situations.

Skills

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Increasingly responsible experience in plant operations with process control.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and logs.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs of plant systems.
• Technical skill, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe and reliable wastewater treatment operations.

Benefits

The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.

Pay Schedule

On-Call Compensation: Employees assigned to on-call status are paid $350.00 for each consecutive seven-day on-call period, or $50.00 per day of on-call completed within a seven-day period, not to exceed $350.00.

Longevity Pay: Eligible Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators may receive longevity pay based on years of continuous service as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator:

• After 5 years: 1% of base salary
• After 10 years: 1.5% of base salary
• After 15 years: 3% of base salary
• After 20 years: 3.5% of base salary
• After 25 years: 4% of base salary

Certification Pay: To support professional development and advancement, eligible Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators who obtain advanced wastewater operator licenses and are promoted into higher-level classifications may receive certification pay as follows:

• Level III Certification: Employees who obtain a Level III Wastewater Operator license and are promoted into the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III classification shall receive a 4% premium added to their base hourly rate.
• Level IV Certification: Employees who obtain a Level IV Wastewater Operator license and are promoted into the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV or Chief Wastewater Plant Operator classification shall receive a 6% premium added to their base hourly rate.

Application

To apply, please visit our website and complete the application form. For further information, contact HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@pasco.gov.