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Water Purification Plant Operator Trainee/II/III

Kern County Water Agency

Bakersfield, California, United States

(on-site)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Duration

Indefinite

Salary

$73,278.00 - $112,362.00

Min Experience

None

Min Education

H.S. Diploma/Equivalent

Salary - Type

Yearly Salary

Job Function

Operations

Description

Annual Salary

Water Purification Plant Operator Trainee

$73,278 - $88,962

Water Purification Plant Operator II

$84,261 - $102,336

Water Purification Plant Operator III

$92,518 - $112,362

Responsibilities include operating, monitoring and maintaining the Kern County Water Agency’s conventional water purification plant and distribution system in conformance with the regulations set forth by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Requirements

All applicants must complete a Kern County Water Agency application. Visit www.kcwa.com for more information on the position and to submit an application. Closing date for submitting applications is September 28, 2026.

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. EOE.

Job ID: 85793030

The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) was created in 1961 by a special act of the California State Legislature and serves as the local contracting entity for the State Water Project. The Agency participates in a wide scope of water management activities, including water quality, flood control and groundwater operations to preserve and enhance Kern County’s water supply—the main ingredient for the well-being of an economy.

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Job Location

Median Salary

Net Salary per month

$3,684

Median Apartment Rent in City Center

(1-3 Bedroom)

$1,850 - $2,433

Safety Index

42/100

Utilities

Basic

(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)

$300 - $400

High-Speed Internet

$69 - $98

Transportation

Gasoline

(1 gallon)

$4.73

Taxi Ride

(1 mile)

$3.30

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