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**NOW HIRING: Water Operator OR Water Laborer (Entry-Level)**

Water Operator OR Water Laborer (Entry-Level)
Are you hands-on, safety-minded, and ready to serve your community? The City of Ripon is hiring for ONE position in our Water Utility team—based on your experience and certifications:
 
WATER OPERATOR
Starting Pay: $27.56/hour+
Operate and maintain the City’s water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. You'll collect and analyze samples, repair infrastructure, monitor treatment systems, and respond to emergency calls on a rotating basis.
 
WATER LABORER (Entry-Level)
Starting Pay: $24.89/hour+
Gain valuable experience assisting with lab work, maintenance, and system operations. This is a great opportunity to learn on the job and work toward becoming a certified Water Operator.
 
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
  • Mechanical aptitude & problem-solving skills
  • Strong work ethic & willingness to work outdoors
  • Ability to respond to emergency calls within 30 minutes
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certifications (for Operator) or desire to earn them (for Laborer)
**On-call rotation: One week every four weeks
**Career Growth: Laborer can grow into Operator with paid certification support.
 
Apply today: www.cityofripon.com/jobs or email cover letter/resume to HR@cityofripon.com.
 
INITIAL DEADLINE: 12/12/2025
 
Job descriptions attached below.
 
Water Operator Job Description.pdf
Water Laborer Job Description.pdf