Plant Operator​/Plant Operator in Training

WCW is an award-winning wastewater treatment and resource recovery agency that collects and treats wastewater for reuse. We are committed to protecting public health, our community and the environment. West County Wastewater's administrative office and Water Quality & Resource Recovery Plant are located in beautiful Richmond, California where we serve west Contra Costa County.

The district has approximately 34,000 residences and 2,450 commercial and industrial businesses, with a total population of nearly 100,000. Founded in 1921, today we are transforming our organization and shaping the future of the regional wastewater industry with a team that is dedicated to innovation, progress, collaboration, service and ecofriendly practices. Additionally, we are deeply committed to our community and inspired by the diversity of our employees and the integrity and commitment they bring to our community and to each other every day.

West County Wastewater (WCW) celebrates our innovative leadership style, where we have reimagined our work culture. WCW is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment where new ideas and approaches are encouraged and every person is valued.

WCW’s Water Quality and Resource Recovery department is currently seeking to fill the positions of Plant Operator-in-Training or Plant Operator.

WCW is seeking a Plant Operator-in-Training who is a results-driven individual with good instincts and problem-solving skills, who thrives on personal accountability, and is seeking professional growth and advancement. Employees who have successfully performed the responsibilities of the Operator-in-Training and meet the minimum qualifications are eligible for a flexible promotion to Plant Operator.

WCW wastewater operations are staffed 24 hours per day in shifts running from 6 AM to 6 PM and 6 PM to 6 AM. Operators are required to periodically rotate through all shifts.

The Plant Operators-in Training learns to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the inspection, operation, and maintenance of WCW’s wastewater treatment plant, and related lift stations including primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment processes. The incumbent will participate in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility to control the flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent; monitor gauges, meters, and control panels;

observe variation in operating conditions; interpret meter and gauge readings; and test results to determine processing requirements.

WCW is also looking for a dynamic, experienced wastewater treatment Plant Operator who is flexible, resourceful, and a team player with good instincts and problem-solving skills who thrives on personal accountability.

Plant Operators are expected to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the inspection, operation, and maintenance of WCW’s wastewater treatment plant, and related lift stations including primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment processes. It is critical that the chosen candidate be committed to contributing to further developing and participating in a production-based environment where workflow is measurable, task-based and includes not only typical operational duties but housekeeping, maintenance, painting, and other duties as necessary or assigned.

The plant operator will participate in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility to control the flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent; monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions; interpret meter and gauge readings; and test results to determine processing requirements.

The successful candidate may be appointed at any level depending on qualifications and experience.

Plant Operator-in-Training: $81,025–$98,486 Annually
Plant Operator: $98,940–$120,262 Annually

The ideal candidate is a safety-oriented, self-directed individual who recognizes protection and conservation of treated and untreated wastewater as a critical part of the ecosystem.

• Knowledgeable. You will need to be knowledgeable of established safety policies…