Part-Time Wastewater Plant Attendant
 CITY OF TURLOCK | |
 United States, California, Turlock | |
 Jan 31, 2026 | |
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The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Attendant. This individual will perform minor maintenance of a variety of wastewater treatment equipment and plant ground maintenance work, this individual will assist WWTP operators during their routine duties. An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. *Only the first 35 applications submitted will be considered. Please note that the job announcement may close without prior notice. Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: :
Qualifications: : Ability To:
Knowledge of:
Experience and Training Guidelines : Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Training: High School diploma or GED certificate must be provided. (Verification must be provided at time of application) License: Must possess an appropriate valid California Driver's license at the time of appointment to be maintained as a condition of employment. Additional Information: Physical Conditions: Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write, and make observations, hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; be able to speak clearly and professionally; maintain the following physical abilities: mobility to walk, bend, stand, and crouch; be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions. Selection Process: 1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, and supplemental questionnaires. 2. You may submit your required documentation using the following options:
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached. 3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process. 4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination. 5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on a list. Ranking on the list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam. 6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions. 7. Top candidates on the list will be referred to the department for final appointment consideration. 8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, live scan, and drug screening. Veteran's Preference System The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veteran's who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five-point adjustment. This request should be made in the appropriate section of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered. An Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced test process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the appropriate section of the employment application form. Drug Screening And Fingerprinting The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug screening and be fingerprinted. Customer Service Policy The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide. Benefits Sick Leave: The City of Turlock amended a Paid Sick Leave Policy on December 23, 2023. An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment is entitled to paid sick leave. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked. Accrual shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. Paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and is capped at 80 hours or ten days. Hourly Rate Of Pay: $16.90 - $23.56 per hourHours Of Work: Hours and days may vary. This position shall not exceed twenty (20) hours per week or 960 hours per fiscal year. Where To Apply City of Turlock OR Visit our website at http://www.cityofturlock.org to apply. All applications must be submitted to the Human Relations Department no later than Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. recblid 7i98f996hst9n57aj0mql8skmw5yjf | |