Wastewater Plant Operator

Wastewater Plant Operator II

Excellent Career Opportunity! Department of Public Works Wastewater Plant Operator II Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis. Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, all candidates hired for this position will be eligible to receive an annual base salary of $91,395.20. Future salary increases are also available.

Do you have the knowledge of wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems? The County's Department of Public Works seeks your interest in an excellent career opportunity for Wastewater Plant Operator II. Our Operators use equipment and machinery such as: pumps, valves, electric motors, motor control centers, screening devices, flow meters, trickling filters, activated sludge process, aerobic digesters, sludge drying beds, effluent percolation beds, and spray irrigation systems to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate action.

Wastewater Plant Operator II performs the following duties at the journey level: skilled operation and maintenance of rural wastewater plants, sewer conveyance systems, and water distribution systems, including pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and potable water distribution systems.

Please read the Wastewater Plant Operator II job description for more information.

Hiring Process and Timeline:

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board. NOTE: A copy of the Grade II certificate must be attached during Step 1 of the on-line application submittal process.