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Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators operate and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Facility collection system pump stations, storm stations, seepage station and perform other related work as required. May also operate and maintain satellite Wastewater Facilities. An Operator III provides lead direction to other workers but has no supervisory responsibilities. Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator III's are expected to be able to operate the facility independently on a shift and aid in the training of new and/or less experienced operators.

Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator III:
The classification of Operator III represents the highest level of the series and requires a valid Grade III or higher license. Incumbents in this class are expected to perform their assigned tasks with limited supervision, assigned technically advanced duties and may be assigned responsibility for field direction of assigned crews. Incumbents are expected to know the work functions, act independently, and advise supervisors of needed work and approximate time and materials needed to complete the work. Incumbents are expected to have proven skills in the operation of all assigned equipment and may also be assigned special projects on a regular, ongoing basis.

Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator III: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required. Three (3) years of recent, full-time increasingly responsible work experience at a wastewater treatment facility performing the duties of the classification. For full details, please refer to the job description: Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Valid Grade I or higher CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certificate will be required for all positions in this series within 12 months from the time state or federal mandates require certification.
Possession of a valid California Grade III or higher Wastewater Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board at the time of appointment.

It is the incumbents' responsibility to maintain a valid California Wastewater Operators Certification and CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification at required levels.

A City Hall holiday closure has been instituted for the period beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, through Friday, November 28, 2025. City Hall will be CLOSED to the public during this time. Any inquiries regarding the recruitment or the application process will be addressed the week of December 1, 2025, when City Hall reopens.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
FINAL FILING DATE: This recruitment is continuous and will remain open until filled.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.

Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Questions
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The City of Yuba City is a growing community located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.

With a current population of approximately 65,000 and growing, Yuba City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and lifestyle options along with the friendliness and charm of a small town. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well maintained parks, an aquatic center while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.