Annual Salary
Water Purification Plant Operator Trainee
$62,400 – $75,754
Water Purification Plant Operator II
$71,760 – $87,131
Responsibilities include operating, monitoring and maintaining the Agency’s conventional water purification plant and distribution system in conformance with the regulations set forth by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
All applicants must possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and a valid California Class C or higher driver license. One year of experience working at a water purification facility and possession of a SWRCB Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II (T2) and SWRCB Distribution Grade II (D2) certification is required for the II level.
All applicants must complete a Kern County Water Agency application. Visit www.kcwa.com/employment for more information and to obtain an application packet that includes additional job qualifications and duties.
Closing date for submitting applications is September 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. EOE.
