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Description
Applications accepted until Friday, October 31, 2025
Written Exam: November 25, 2025
Oral Exam: TBD
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
DEFINITION
Under supervision, operates and maintains equipment and facilities of the water and wastewater system on an assigned shift, and performs other duties as assigned. Incumbents in this position who satisfactorily pass their probationary period and possess a State Water Resources Control Board Grade 1 Operator’s Certificate and a State of California Department of Health Services for Water Treatment Grade 2 Certificate are eligible for appointment to the Water/Wastewater Operator I classification upon recommendation of the Director of Water and Wastewater Resources.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Monitor the operation of the water system in accordance with federal and state regulations determining judicial regulation of water flow from wells and other supply sources, reservoirs and pumping stations, using electronic and mechanical instrumentation controls; perform hydrant tests, distribution system shutdowns, service restorations and flushing.
Monitor the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, in accordance with federal and state regulations by controlling flow and processing of wastewater biosolids and effluent.
Typical duties for both the water and wastewater system include:
Monitor gauges, dials, meters and control panels and other recording instruments, interpreting results to determine processing requirements, and record data and maintain routine and daily records and shift logs; lubricate, clean, and adjust equipment; identify problems and prepare detailed work orders; respond to customer's requests for service; collect samples and perform basic laboratory analyses and interpret results; perform general plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting and general grounds maintenance work; may have to work under adverse conditions and/or on various shifts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Basic safety practices and hazards related to the operation of wastewater treatment plants.
Ability to: Work safely and effectively on various shifts; follow oral and written directions; perform heavy manual labor; learn to safely operate equipment used in water and wastewater treatment facilities, collect samples and perform standard laboratory tests of potable water, wastewater, receiving waters and biosolids and interpret such tests; read and interpret gauges and recording devices and keep adequate records; perform mathematical computations involved in the operation of water and wastewater facilities; use CRTs and PCs;, adjust treatment processes as indicated by plant conditions; work independently; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of one three-unit semester course which is directly related to wastewater treatment and which is part of the curriculum of an accredited college or university is desirable. Continuing education in related subjects is desirable.
Experience: One year of experience in full-time employment.
Physical Requirements: Moderate, and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting and carrying. May have to work on ladders, in tunnels and confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres and in protective garments. May work in adverse conditions which require exposure to inclement weather, noise, noxious odors, gases, or contact with water and/or wastewater.
License:
Must be able to obtain an Operator In Training Certificate within 90 days of appointment. Must pass the State Water Resources Control Board Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator Examination prior to the expiration of the Operator-in-Training Certificate. Possession of a certificate issued by The State Water Resources Control Board for Water Treatment Operator I, or the ability to obtain within 18 months of appointment.
Possession of a certificate issued by The State Water Resources Control Board for Water Distribution Operator I, or the ability to obtain within 18 months of appointment.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License (including acceptable driving record.)
Ideal Candidate
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Successful completion of one three-unit semester course which is directly related to wastewater treatment and which is part of the curriculum of an accredited college or university is desirable. Continuing education in related subjects is desirable.
Experience: One year of experience in full-time employment.
Physical Requirements: Moderate, and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting and carrying. May have to work on ladders, in tunnels and confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres and in protective garments. May work in adverse conditions which require exposure to inclement weather, noise, noxious odors, gases, or contact with water and/or wastewater.
License:
Must be able to obtain an Operator In Training Certificate within 90 days of appointment. Must pass the State Water Resources Control Board Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator Examination prior to the expiration of the Operator-in-Training Certificate. Possession of a certificate issued by The State Water Resources Control Board for Water Treatment Operator I, or the ability to obtain within 18 months of appointment.
Possession of a certificate issued by The State Water Resources Control Board for Water Distribution Operator I, or the ability to obtain within 18 months of appointment.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License (including acceptable driving record.)
Benefits
GENERAL BENEFITS SUMMARY
OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 39
Effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025
II HEALTH & WELFARE
A. Section 125 Options: Unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care plans available to all eligible full-time regular employees.
B. The City’s contributions to the Cafeteria Plan Allowance shall be as follows:
No Coverage $500.00
Employee Only 100% of PERS Kaiser Employee Only Rate (Frozen at $1,031.89 for employees hired before 1/1/20)
Employee +1 95% of PERS Kaiser Employee + 1 Rate
Employee + Family 95% of PERS Kaiser Employee + 2 Rate
From the Cafeteria Plan Allowance employees must purchase the following qualified benefits:
- City-sponsored dental/orthodontic insurance (Eff. 1/1/25 premium is $100.45)
Maximum Annual Dental Benefit: $1,000.00 Non-PPO/$1100 PPO
Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit: $1,500.00
- City-sponsored life insurance ($50,000) Employee pays monthly premium of $11.75 ($0.235 per $1K)
C. City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Monthly Premium: $35.00 monthly
City Pays: $26.50 monthly per employee
Employee Pays: $ 8.50 monthly ($4.25 biweekly for 24 pay periods)
- Vision Reimbursement Program: Effective January 1, 2020, and each calendar year thereafter, employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $200.00 per year for frames or lenses.
OPTIONAL
- Medical: PERS basic health plans offered and employees may purchase coverage with remaining monies after mandated purchases. If total monthly health premium exceeds amount of any remaining monies, employee pays difference via payroll deduction.
- Voluntary Vision – Superior Vision offers coverage for exams and frames & lenses or contact lenses. Monthly premium varies from $8.14 for an Employee Only plan to $28.40 for an Employee + Family plan.
- Additional Term Life Insurance - Available in $10,000 increments in any amount between $10K and $750K not to exceed 5 times Annual Earnings for member. Also available for spouse and children. Rates vary depending on age of the employee.
III CALL BACK - Employees called back to work will receive minimum of 2 hours work or, if two hours work is not furnished, minimum of 2 hours pay at time and one-half.
IV SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL - Affected employees assigned to and who work other than designated day shift (7 a.m.-8 p.m.) shall receive $4.00 shift differential per hour for all hours worked. Effective year 2 $5.00 per hour and year 3 $6.00 per hour.
V COMPENSATORY HOURS - Employees are paid for unused compensatory time not taken off within 6 months of accrual.
VI SENIOR OPERATOR - Employees who have completed 20 years of service with the City of Daly
City shall be eligible to receive additional compensation to their base salary in the amount of S100 per month
VII RETIREMENT - PERS 3% At Age 60 for classic members and 2%@62 for new
members per the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013
3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation
Employer contribution: 42.35% effective 07/01/25
Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic and New Members
The employee pays 0.75% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution.
The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.
VIII SAFETY FOOTWEAR - Reimbursement up to $300.00 for purchase/repair of safety footwear. Employee shall make selection of appropriate type of footwear, subject to advance Department Head approval.
IX SICK LEAVE - Employees accrue sick leave at rate of 12 working days (96 hours) per year. Pay out (1/2 of employee's total accrued sick leave hours not to exceed 100 days or 800 hours of pay) applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position.
Employees hired on or after 7/1/20 shall not be eligible to receive cash out of sick leave upon separation from employment.
X VACATION - Employees accrue vacation days after completing years of service below.
Accrual Rate Years During Which Vacation is Earned
5/6 working days/month Accrues from initial employment date
1-1/4 working days/month Accrues after 4th anniversary date
1-2/3 working days/month Accrues after 12th anniversary date
2-1/2 working days/month Accrues after 20th anniversary date
XI HOLIDAYS - 10 paid holidays per year and 40 hours of floating holiday; 40 hours of floating holiday does not accrue year to year.
XII MILEAGE – Effective January 1, 2025 reimbursement rate is 70 cents per mile.
Special Instructions
Applications accepted until Friday, October 31, 2025
Written Exam: November 25, 2025
Oral Exam: TBD
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.