Are you a seasoned water professional ready to take the lead in safeguarding public health and ensuring reliable water service? The City of Corona is looking for a dedicated, hands-on Lead Water Operator to join the Utilities Department. This is more than a job-it's a mission to deliver clean, safe, and sustainable water to thousands of residents every day.
Championing clean water access and leading the team that keeps our neighborhoods flowing strong!
What You'll Do:
Oversee and guide daily operations of water distribution systems with precision and pride.
Lead a skilled team of water operators, mentoring and training the next generation of water professionals.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Operate and maintain pumps, valves, meters, and other critical infrastructure.
Respond to emergencies with calm expertise and a commitment to service.
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Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- Competitive salary and a robust benefits package including health, vision, dental, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and more!
- Ongoing training, certification, and advancement opportunities.
- A supportive environment where your work makes a meaningful difference!
- Additional monthly compensation for obtaining certain water distribution operator or water treatment operator certifications.
What We're Looking For:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12
th
) grade, supplemented by college level coursework in water science or a related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience working in water distribution, potable water production, water treatment, storage, transmission, or a related field.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate.
- Possession of a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate.
- Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid Grade T4 Water Treatment Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.
The Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period. Candidates who successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to in-person oral interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of August 4, 2025.
Top scoring candidates from the oral interviews will then be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies. There is currently 1 vacancy for a Lead Water Operator.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan fingerprinting and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).
Community
A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
The Organization
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.
The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $ 422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
City of Corona, CA
$96,892.00 - $117,772.00 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
Jul 15, 2025