WWTP Operator I​/II​/III

Position: WWTP Operator I / II / III (20739338)
San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

6/12/2026 at 11:59pm or until 100 applicants

Salary

$75,744.00-$ Annually

Additional Questionnaires

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About Pacifica

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful community located on the coast, just south of San Francisco and is framed by the ridges of the Coast Range on the east, Montara Mountains on the south and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Rich in history, Pacifica is a quiet, family-oriented community. The population is approximately 40,028 with an area of 12.6 square miles.

The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Legislative authority is vested in a five member City Council elected by districts for four-year terms.

The City employees approximately 200 full-time and 120 part-time and seasonal employees in the following departments:
City Attorney's Office;
City Manager's Office;
Finance;
Fire;
Human Resources;
Parks, Beaches and Recreation;
Planning and Economic Development;
Police and Public Works.

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Location

700 Pacific Coast Highway Pacifica, 94044

Description

The City of Pacifica Invites Applications for the Position of

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) OPERATOR I / II / III

PLANT

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- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I | $75,744.00 - $94,956.00 Annually

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II | $83,052.00 - $ Annually

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III | $93,372.00 - $ Annually

THE POSITION

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant. Under direct or general supervision of the Plant Manager or Assistant Superintendent - Operations, operates and controls wastewater treatment plant and reclamation and recycled water facilities; performs preventative and routine corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, facilities and related appurtenances;

and performs related work as required.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it's about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey-level classification in the wastewater treatment plant operator series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of wastewater treatment and reclamation and recycled water facilities and equipment operations and maintenance duties. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant systems and equipment.

Positions at this level work independently, exercise judgment and initiative and receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. This class is distinguished from the Lead Plant Operator in that the latter is responsible for providing technical and functional direction to operations staff and is capable of performing the most complex operations and maintenance duties assigned to the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives supervision and direction from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or designee. Exercises lead oversight, including provision of technical supervision, assignment of work and/or the training of less experienced staff.

Ideal Candidate

ESSENTIAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

* Controls the operation of treatment, pumping and reclamation facilities to achieve proper processing of wastewater and recycled water within mandated operation requirements.

* Reads and records readings of pumps, chemical feed and other treatment and pumping equipment.

* Reviews and analyzes operational information and test results and revises equipment settings as appropriate; notifies supervisor of unusual situations and makes inspections or corrects system problems as instructed.

* Monitors plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to identify needed adjustments for proper operating conditions; reviews, investigates, identifies, and reports trends using SCADA human machine interface (HMI) and Historian software applications.

* Operates valves, pumps and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater through the system; operates valves to dispose of wastewater effluent.

* Read and interpret drawings, plans and diagrams of wastewater treatment plant infrastructure, equipment, controls and instrumentation.

* Install, inspect, diagnose, and perform major and minor mechanical repair…