About Livermore
The City of Livermore, with a population of 91,000+ residents, is located in Alameda County, approximately forty miles east of San Francisco, and adjacent to the San Joaquin Valley. Livermore’s heritage includes historic vineyards and a tradition of ranching and agriculture. Today, our City continues to expand its wine-making industry and celebrate our annual rodeo. Livermore is home to two world-renowned national laboratories, nineteen wineries, a general aviation airport, and three golf courses.
Livermore’s local and regional economy is strong and diverse. Our inclusion within the Northern aspect of the Silicon Valley and other major Northern California market and employment centers, enables us to benefit from business development and expansion, while preserving the quality of life that originally brought people to Livermore.
The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
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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.
Ideal Candidate
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will exemplify the following knowledge, skills, experience, and characteristics:
- Knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles, including tools used in general repairs and adjustments to motors and pumps
- Knowledge of general laboratory testing and analysis procedures
- Skill to know and understand operations, and observe safety rules
- Ability to effectively apply the knowledge and skills necessary for this position
- Ability to learn practices and procedures of operating a wastewater treatment plant, including related local, state, and federal regulations
- Ability to learn to operate tractors, loaders, sewer jetters, remote television plant operations and related facilities
- Ability to learn the division and departmental policies, procedures, terminology, regulatory codes, laws, and permit provisions
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of experience in mechanical maintenance, laboratory procedures, underground construction, or the building trades; or 6 months of experience in a water/wastewater treatment facility.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
Certification: Possession of the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I Certificate prior to the completion of the probationary period.
Other Requirements: Willingness and ability to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and scheduled and emergency overtime; be available on-call as required; work in adverse conditions such as in confined and awkward spaces, in heat, cold, rain and potentially hazardous areas; and attend classes and seminars during work and non-work hours, as required.
Special Requirements: Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to drive vehicles and equipment; see fine detail, and read fine print and computer monitors; identify mechanical noises; converse on the telephone and in person over the noise of machinery; detect odors; climb at least 10 flights of stairs daily; bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time; safely lift and maneuver equipment such as hoses, grates, and boards weighing up to 75 pounds; work at heights of up to 75 feet on outdoor catwalks and exterior walkways of large structures; by CALOSHA guidelines, withstand periods of physical exposure to the presence of fumes, odors, dust, and pollen without incapacitating adverse effect; safely wear self-contained breathing apparatus; and safely work in confined spaces.
The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.