Wastewater Operator III - Red Bluff, CA

Pay Range

Base pay range: $37,900.00/yr - $73,000.00/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is 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.

As a Wastewater Operator, based in Red Bluff, CA, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

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.

• Maintaining equipment
• Conducting quality control testing.
• Compiling reports and keeping records.
• Ensuring compliance with operational policies and procedures.
• Diagnosing operating problems and making adjustments to optimize wastewater treatment processes.
• Monitoring and controlling rates of flow, sludge processing, and effluent treatment.
• Collecting samples and maintaining shift logs.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Prioritizing safety, health, and well‑being for yourself and your team.

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain an Operator Certification within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to input data into a maintenance management system.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Working toward or holding an intermediate to advanced level wastewater treatment certification.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, valves, pumps, and motors.
• Understanding of safe work practices.

Safety is a core value  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. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals.

The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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