Wastewater Treatment Operator - CA Grade 3
Woodard & CurranVictorville, California
Full Time
Posted February 19, 2026
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Job Description
A Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for monitoring and operating wastewater treatment systems, performing laboratory tests, collecting samples, and maintaining equipment to ensure efficient and compliant treatment processes at a state-of-the-art facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Control the processing of wastewater and effluent
- Regulate influent and effluent flows within the system
- Monitor the operation of wastewater treatment plant equipment
- Assist with basic laboratory testing and sample collection
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment
Requirements
- Possess a Grade 3 State of California Wastewater Treatment License in order to operate independently at the wastewater treatment facility.
- Minimum of a Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator certification or license.
- Work experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, including controlling the processing of wastewater and effluent, monitoring influent and effluent flows, and operating wastewater treatment plant equipment.
- Ability to assist with basic laboratory testing, sample collection, and perform related operational duties as assigned.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in support of the wastewater treatment plant.
- Work schedule of four 10-hour shifts from 6am to 4pm, Sunday through Wednesday, after onboarding and training.
- Work rotating standby on call, including weekends, with a $200 stipend provided for on-call time.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and perform a variety of operational duties under supervision, including regulating influent and effluent flows and monitoring equipment operation.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, protecting natural water resources.
- Ability to perform physical tasks related to wastewater treatment operations, including sample collection and equipment monitoring.
Benefits & Perks
Schedule Four, 10-hour shifts from 6am to 4pm, Sunday to Wednesday, after onboarding and training
Rotating standby on call, including weekends, with a $200 stipend for on-call time
Sign-on bonus of $2,500
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with pre-tax or Roth contributions, company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Paid holidays: choose up to 8 holidays annually
Vacation: accrued based on years of experience and hours worked
Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury
Paid parental leave: up to 80 hours for child bonding
Disability: paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Health coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance: basic group life insurance and AD&D, with voluntary options for employees and families
Wellbeing support: DarioMind assistance program and personalized mental health resources
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