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The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Resources Operator - Trainee.  Apply at www.livermoreca.gov/jobs by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.

THE POSITION

The Water Resources Operator Trainee performs duties engaging in the operation, treatment, reclamation, and disposal of wastewater; operate a variety of equipment used in the continuous operation of a wastewater treatment plant and related facilities; and performs other duties as assigned. This is the trainee level class in the Water Resources Operator series that typically has little or no directly related previous work experience. The incumbent will work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Examples of duties include:

• Reads, records, interprets, and monitors meters, gauges and laboratory test results to assess system functions and determine processing requirements
• Extracts wastewater samples, performs laboratory tests, identifies the treatment adjustments, and operates direct and remote controls to implement treatment changes
• Inspects treatment plant, wells, pump stations, power generators and all related facilities and equipment to assure effective operations are maintained
• Accurately maintains records and documentation, including shift log entries
• Receives service requests and complaints from service users and the public

As experience is gained and qualifications are met, promotional opportunities to advance up to a Water Resources Operator III is possible without having to participate in additional recruitment and testing processes with the City.