City of Yakima - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator -In-Training

Yakima WA

Description

Do you have some experience or education related to commercial water systems and are looking for new and exciting career? The Wastewater Treatment Plant has an entry level opportunity for an Operator-In-Training! The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including: *3% Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish special pay *Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage *FREE healthcare clinic! *WA State PERS pension plan and *1% employer contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan *Generous accruals for vacation and sick leave *Much more! MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school graduation or equivalent and three (3) months of relevant experience is required.(e.g. drinking, waste, or agricultural water systems, etc.) Experience at the Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant is preferred. Three (3) relevant college credits and/or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be substituted for the three months of relevant experience. Possess and maintain a valid State of Washington Driver’s License. Obtain and maintain a Basic First Aid and CPR certificate within six (6) months of appointment. Possess a Washington State Department of Ecology Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training certificate within nine (9) months of appointment. Possess and maintain a Washington State Department of Ecology Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment. Possession of a Class A CDL license with air brake endorsement is desirable. View the complete job description and APPLY online at www.yakimawa.gov Closes 7/23/21 EOE