Job post summary

Date posted: March 18, 2026

Pay: $30.00 - $31.50 per hour

Job description:

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR-IN-TRAINING

SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, operates and maintains the district’s wastewater treatment plants; regulates flows within the system; performs sample collection; checks operations and monitors equipment for proper functioning of facilities; performs other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM - 3 PM with a 30 minute lunch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learns to perform routine plant operational and maintenance duties, such as wasting sludge loads; adjusting valves; collecting information from dials, meters, gauges; inspects and checks for worn or broken v-belts, motors, automatic controls, skimmers and rotors; and lubes equipment.
• Cleans and maintains process units.
• Learns to perform routine sample collections and laboratory tests.
• Learns to maintain a variety of records and logs.
• Performs landscape and building maintenance, as assigned.
• Establishes positive working relationships with District staff, and the general public.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The essential functions of this position may require the employee to perform the following physical activities. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

• Must be able to carry, push, pull, reach, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb during plant maintenance and repair work.
• Work in an environment with exposure to dust, dirt, hazardous materials, exposure to raw domestic sewage, chemicals, confined space entries, trenches, and significant temperature changes between cold and heat; stand and walk for extended time periods.
• Stand, walk and sit for extended time periods; able to carry, push, pull, reach and lift objects of light to medium weight; hearing and vision within normal ranges.
• Communicate orally with District management, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one and group settings.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math/mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work under changing deadlines, and interact with all levels of District management, employees, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
• Operate office equipment including use of computer and keyboard; work at a desk and computer for limited time periods; look at computer monitor for limited time periods.
• Travel by vehicle while conducting company business.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school or equivalent.
• License/Certificate:
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board within twenty four (24) months of hire date.
• Candidates with plumbing, automotive, and/or laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants will be notified if chosen for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person