# Water Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training - City of Fresno

**Company:** [Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/oikEnL9h9H2215YemT9cWy.md)
**Location:** Fresno, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Government/Education

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## Description

**Primary Job Location**

Fresno, CA

**Employment Type**

Full-Time

**Experience Level**

Mid-Level

**Education**

High School or Equivalent

**Annual Salary Range**

$82,152.00 - $99,864.00

  
**Water Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training - Department of Public Utilities**

**Filing Deadline: November 18, 2026**

**POSITION DESCRIPTION**

Water Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training is the training class for candidates qualified to learn the duties of a Water Treatment Plant Operator. Incumbents undergo training in the operation of surface water treatment facilities under the direct supervision of certified operators, while gaining experience to qualify for a T3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate. Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift and may be required to work holidays and weekends.

One vacancy currently exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Water Operations Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This classification’s physical demands involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

## Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list:

**Education:**

High school diploma or GED;

**AND**

Possession at time of application of a valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T1, from the State Water Resources Control Board. A valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T1, from the State Water Resources Control Board must be uploaded to your online application;

**AND**

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at time of application.

**A current copy of driving record is required to be uploaded at time of application, dated no later than 11/04/2026.**

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification. A copy of your current driving record must be uploaded to your online application dated no later than November 4, 2026.

The selected eligible candidates will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession of a Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T2 is highly desirable.

Incumbents must obtain a minimum of Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T3, from the State Water Resources Control Board within the two (2) years of appointment. Failure to obtain the Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T3, within two (2) years of appointment and maintain throughout the entire term of employment will be cause for termination from this classification.

This class is in a flexibly staffed series, which allows incumbents to flex to the Water Treatment Plant Operator after obtaining the Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T3.

While in the class, incumbents will not achieve permanent status within the classified service, as defined in Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-202(p)(5).

Due to the nature of the work environment, the incumbent is required to participate in a medical monitoring program to ensure respiratory fitness for using required respiratory equipment.

**THE SELECTION PROCESS**

The examination process may consist of the following: Written Examination: 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of basic tools, ability to perform mathematical calculations, follow written instructions and read meters and gauges correctly. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the written examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list. The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026.

**HOW TO APPLY**

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT [www.fresno.gov/jobs.](https://www.fresno.gov/jobs.)

For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal.

The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. **FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.**

## Benefits

Bargaining Unit 1: Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at [https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1](https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1)