Job Details

Performs semi-skilled to skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant. Under supervision, may perform any or all of the following duties:
* Hoses and washes screens, screen chambers, buckets, settling tank walls, inlet and outlet channels, and baffles.
* Washes and cleans pumps, machines, floors, and walls on a periodic schedule to maintain sanitary standards.
* Monitor and maintain primary clarifiers; service the grease collection system as needed.
* Change out sample collection bottles and sample containers; reset auto sample controls.
* Assists in the operation of sludge pumps, filters, digestion tanks, thickeners, clarifiers, and other plant equipment. Performs routine tests on various plant processes.
* Operates assigned automotive equipment.
* Operates computers and other electronic equipment necessary for plant and laboratory operations. Enters daily operating information regarding power flow, temperature, pump volume, equipment performance and supplies consumed into plant computer.
* Performs janitorial and maintenance tasks in the care and cleaning of assigned buildings and grounds.
* May assist mechanic in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment; may perform minor repairs.
* Performs related work as required.
Open Entry Requirements
* Education: High School diploma or equivalent; AND,
* Experience: One year of experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of pumps, electric motors, or related equipment.
* Substitution: Satisfactory completion of a recognized school for sewage and water plant operators may be substituted for the experience requirement.
* License: Must possess a valid driver's license
Note: Applicants must obtain certification by the Washington State Department of Ecology as a Water Pollution Control Plant Operator I or Operator In Training, within the probationary period.
Lift Requirement:
* Job offer is contingent on passing a lift test.
* Enough strength to lift and carry sacks weighing up to 50 lbs.
For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test and an attention to detail exercise, with weights assigned as follows:
* Multiple-Choice Test and Attention to Detail Exercise 100%
This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Computer reservations can also be made through your local, public library.

Examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (...@governmentjobs.com).
* Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, September 29, 2025, and Monday, October 13, 2025, will test Thursday, October 16, 2025, through Monday, October 20, 2025.
NOTE: You may begin the exam at any time during the test period; however, once you begin, you will have 2 hours, 6 minutes to complete the examination. You may take the exam only once during the open recruitment period.

The examination may include such subjects as:
* Attention to Detail
* Mathematics
* Technical Knowledge
* Safety

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.