Water Treatment Lead Operator

Water Treatment Lead Operator

Salary

$85,872.96 - $104,379.96 Annually

Location

City Hall, 13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

202600061

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Were Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments

where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a

full-time Water Treatment Lead Operator!

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:

Who We Are

The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:

• Commitment to Our Community
• Integrity & Accountability
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Partnerships & Teamwork
• Innovation
• Communication & Engagement

The Public Works Department plays a key role in maintaining and improving the City's infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department oversees streets, traffic systems, landscaping, lighting, water, sewer, and storm drains, as well as City-owned facilities and vehicle fleets. Public Works also provides engineering, environmental compliance, and inspection services, manages capital improvement projects and recycling programs, and administers the City's solid waste franchise. Committed to quality, efficiency, and sustainability, the department helps build a safe, resilient, and thriving community.

Duties/Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As our new Water Treatment Lead Operator, you will:

• Train and lead staff in the repair and maintenance of automatic control systems, liquid level controls, automatic pumps; control, check, globe, and gate valves; oil and air filters; fuses, circuit breakers, probes, relays, time delays, coils, switches, bearings, packings, mechanical seals, oil lines, droppers, and gauges.
• Monitor and maintain the telemetry system at the City yard and all water treatment plants, pumps, wells, and reservoirs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps and related equipment; checking pumping operations, buildings, and treatment facilities.
• Maintain written records of work being done and resources utilized; review coding on invoices and recommend approval for payment; write letters detailing deficiencies in work completed by contractor.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge of procedures and equipment used in the operation of domestic wells, motors, pumps, compressors, electrical panels, and control valves.
• Understands and is familiar with chlorination and domestic water sampling techniques and practices.
• Is excited by challenges, loves to learn, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator or equivalent, with experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment facilities, motors, pumps, wells, and related equipment.
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a valid Class C Commercial California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Class "C" Commercial Driver's License with HazMat endorsements, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Grade T-3 Water Treatment Operator certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within twenty-four (24) months of appointment, a valid Grade D-2 Water Treatment Operator certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Special Requirements

Ready to Apply?

All applicants are required to apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chinoca. The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Monday, September 28, 2026. Let's build something amazing together.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at (909) 334-3274. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.

Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Chino offers a generous benefits package to its eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary options. The specific benefits available are based on the bargaining unit of your position. To see the specific benefits for your position, please follow the link below to the city websites benefits page and select the benefits document that corresponds to your positions bargaining unit.

Employee Benefits | Chino, CA (cityofchino.org)

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses may be verified through information provided in your application materials?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires two (2) years of experience in public works water systems operation, maintenance, and repair work, including supervision of contract work. Do you currently meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Briefly describe your experience in the operation of maintenance and repair of water treatment facilities motors, pumps, and wells.

04

This position requires a valid California Class C Driver's License with HazMat endorsements, or the ability to obtain a Class C Driver's License with appropriate endorsements within twelve (12) months of appointment. Do you currently possess this license?

• Yes
• No

05

Possession of a valid Grade T-3 Water Treatment Operator certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board is required for this position. Please list your current Water Treatment Certification Grade and its expiration date.

06

Possession of a valid D-2 Water Treatment Operator certificate from the State Water Resources Board is required for this position within twelve (24) months of appointment, however, preferred within (12) months of appointment. Do you currently possess this certification?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Chino

Address 13220 Central Avenue

Chino, California, 91710

Phone 9093343274

Website http://www.cityofchino.org