Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III 24 Hour
City of Roseville, CA
Salary: $80,053.50 - $112,643.44 Annually
Location : Roseville
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202500151
Department: Environmental Utilities
Division: EUD Water Treatment Operations
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Stationary Engineers Local 39
Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Grow your career by joining the Environmental Utilities Department
in the role of Water Treatment Operator Grade III 24 Hr
Ready to make a real impact on your community's health and safety? We're looking for a sharp, hands-on Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III to take charge of advanced treatment systems and lead operations during critical shifts. From running high-tech SCADA systems to mentoring newer staff and ensuring top-quality water flows to every home, your expertise will keep the city running smoothly. If you're driven, certified, and ready to step into a key leadership role-this is your moment to shine. Join a mission that matters every single day!
This position follows a 24-hour rotating schedule with operators working 48 hours (two consecutive 24-hour shifts) followed by 96 hours (four days) off.
For first consideration, please apply by Thursday, August 7, 2025, 11:59 pm.
The City of Roseville offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth and an engaging culture where innovation and collaboration thrive.
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III 24 Hr in the Environmental Utilities Department. The current vacancy is for a Regular Full-time position. The employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future Regular, Limited Term or Temporary vacancies.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
Examples of Duties
For a complete and detailed job description, click HERE
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating a water treatment plant, similar to that of a Water Treatment Plant Operator - with the City of Roseville.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Possession of a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 3 (T3) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board by date of appointment.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only. Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page. The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification. The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
Your response to the supplemental questions 2-10, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
02
Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree?
03
How many years do you have performing maintenance and technical duties in the operation of a water treatment plant?
04
Which sentence best describes you?
05
If you answered you will have the T3 certificate by date of appointment to Question 4, please indicate the anticipated received date below.
06
Please describe the characteristics of the treatment plants you have previously operated.
07
Have you previously submitted reports to the Division of Drinking Water?
08
If you answered "yes" to Question 7, please describe below.
09
Please review the areas of knowledge in Water Treatment Plant Operation listed below and check all that apply to your professional background. For each item selected, be prepared to provide a brief explanation and example during the interview process.
10
Please review the areas of experience in Water Treatment Plant Operation listed below and check all that apply to your professional background. For each item selected, be prepared to provide a brief explanation and example during the interview process.
Required Question
Location : Roseville
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202500151
Department: Environmental Utilities
Division: EUD Water Treatment Operations
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Stationary Engineers Local 39
Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Grow your career by joining the Environmental Utilities Department
in the role of Water Treatment Operator Grade III 24 Hr
Ready to make a real impact on your community's health and safety? We're looking for a sharp, hands-on Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III to take charge of advanced treatment systems and lead operations during critical shifts. From running high-tech SCADA systems to mentoring newer staff and ensuring top-quality water flows to every home, your expertise will keep the city running smoothly. If you're driven, certified, and ready to step into a key leadership role-this is your moment to shine. Join a mission that matters every single day!
This position follows a 24-hour rotating schedule with operators working 48 hours (two consecutive 24-hour shifts) followed by 96 hours (four days) off.
For first consideration, please apply by Thursday, August 7, 2025, 11:59 pm.
The City of Roseville offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth and an engaging culture where innovation and collaboration thrive.
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III 24 Hr in the Environmental Utilities Department. The current vacancy is for a Regular Full-time position. The employment list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future Regular, Limited Term or Temporary vacancies.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
Examples of Duties
For a complete and detailed job description, click HERE
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating a water treatment plant, similar to that of a Water Treatment Plant Operator - with the City of Roseville.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Possession of a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 3 (T3) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board by date of appointment.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only. Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page. The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification. The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
- Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
- Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or
- A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
- If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
- Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation plan(s)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
- Educational reimbursement
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
- Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
Your response to the supplemental questions 2-10, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree?
- Yes
- No
03
How many years do you have performing maintenance and technical duties in the operation of a water treatment plant?
- 2 or more years but less than 4 years.
- 4 or more years but less than 5 years.
- 5 or more years but less than 7 years.
- 7 years or more.
04
Which sentence best describes you?
- I have a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 3 (T3) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. (Please attach certificate to your application.)
- I WILL have a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 3 (T3) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board by date of appointment.
- I have a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 (T2) certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
- None of these sentences describe me.
05
If you answered you will have the T3 certificate by date of appointment to Question 4, please indicate the anticipated received date below.
06
Please describe the characteristics of the treatment plants you have previously operated.
07
Have you previously submitted reports to the Division of Drinking Water?
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered "yes" to Question 7, please describe below.
09
Please review the areas of knowledge in Water Treatment Plant Operation listed below and check all that apply to your professional background. For each item selected, be prepared to provide a brief explanation and example during the interview process.
- Proficient in SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling water treatment operations
- Strong understanding of chemical and physical water treatment processes
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and safety practices in water treatment
- Ability to read and interpret gauges, meters, instrumentation, and computer readouts
- Skilled in calibration and maintenance of instruments, analyzers, and feed pumps
- Familiarity with reporting requirements for local, state, and federal water regulations
- None of the above.
10
Please review the areas of experience in Water Treatment Plant Operation listed below and check all that apply to your professional background. For each item selected, be prepared to provide a brief explanation and example during the interview process.
- Hands-on experience operating water treatment systems and distribution infrastructure
- Working independently as a shift operator, including decision-making under pressure
- Experience performing laboratory water quality tests (e.g., for turbidity, chlorine residuals)
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience for plant equipment
- Background in preparing technical reports and cost estimates
- Supervising or mentoring less experienced staff
- None of the above.
Required Question
JOB SUMMARY
Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III 24 Hour
City of Roseville, CA
Roseville
9 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III 24 Hour