Wastewater Operator - Gilroy, CA

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

Jacobs is seeking a Wastewater Operator, based in Gilroy, CA that performs skilled operational, maintenance, and monitoring duties in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility. This position is responsible for ensuring treatment processes comply with California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulations, NPDES permit requirements, and facility policies. The Operator II performs advanced operational duties and may act as lead operator during assigned shifts.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and control wastewater treatment processes including liquid treatment and biosolids systems

• Interpret SCADA data, laboratory results, and process indicators to make process control adjustments

• Start, stop, and adjust pumps, blowers, valves, and chemical feed systems

• Perform process control calculations and determine chemical dosages and flow rates

• Operate and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems

• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory testing

• Identify process upsets, diagnose operational issues, and implement corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with NPDES permits, SWRCB regulations, and safety requirements

• Accurately complete logs, reports, and regulatory documentation

• Provide technical guidance to lower-level operators when assigned

• Act as shift lead in the absence of supervisory staff when assigned

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED

• Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III certificate

• Minimum of three (3) years of wastewater treatment plant operations experience

• Valid California driver’s license

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Experience with activated sludge, nutrient removal, and biosolids processes

• Strong knowledge of California wastewater regulations and permit compliance

• Experience using SCADA, CMMS, and Microsoft Office applications

• Demonstrate ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions

Working Conditions:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.