Wastewater Plant Operator Job at County of San Diego, San Diego, CA

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  • County of San Diego
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Excellent Career Opportunity

County of San Diego
Department of Public Works
WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR II

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.

Future Salary Increases:

  • June 2026 4.76% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.76% Market Adjustment)
  • June 2027 4.66% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the-Board + 1.76% Market Adjustment)

Do you have 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.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Wastewater Plant Operator II. The Operators perform a wide variety of tasks, which include skilled wastewater treatment plant operations, routine plant maintenance, laboratory, and routine housekeeping duties at a treatment plant.

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.

Hiring Process and Timeline
  • Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
  • Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
  • 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.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diegos pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.

Evaluation

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

The County of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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