Wastewater PLANT Operator or Wastewater PLANT Operator Trainee

Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Plant Operator I or Wastewater Plant Operator I Trainee to fill one (1) vacancy in the Sewer Division of the Public Works Department
. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Location:

Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), 5950 Acorn Street, Riverside, CA 92504.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS

Wastewater Plant Operator I: $68,364.00 - $83,100.00 annually.

Wastewater Plant Operator I Trainee
: $59,040.00 - $65,100.00 annually.

• Participate in and operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Evaluate gauges, meters, and control panels; perform maintenance, repair, or related work.
• Observe variations in operating conditions; assist in identifying hazards and ensuring corrections are made.
• Read, process, and interpret observations and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Check, inspect, and monitor the operation of valves, gates, boilers, compressors, pumps, engines, and electric motors.
• Follow and adhere to safe work practices; assist other personnel in proper work procedures and use of safety equipment.
• Monitor and participate in activities to ensure the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of facility areas.
• Maintain logs and record meter and gauge readings; collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Apply and operate wastewater processes and equipment using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
• Perform general operational tasks and troubleshoot process problems; communicate and collaborate with other operators.
• Assist Maintenance in identifying, isolating, and removing malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist in the supervision and training of less experienced operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience:

• Wastewater Plant Operator I:
  One year of full‑time qualifying experience operating a wastewater treatment plant.
• Wastewater Plant Operator I Trainee
  : 250 hours to one year of full‑time qualifying experience operating a wastewater treatment plant.

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator's License, based on operational need.
• Ability to operate a forklift or other equipment.

When assigned to Wastewater Plant Operator I Trainee:

• Possession of a current, valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Training Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Proof of hours worked verified through the State Water Board’s Operator Certification Information System (OCIS) or a letter from the Chief Plant Operator.
• Must meet the minimum requirements of a Wastewater Plant Operator I within 12 months of appointment.

When assigned to Wastewater Plant Operator I:

• Possession of a current, valid Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Possession of a current, valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board within 24 months of employment.

Work is performed inside a plant and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, wastewater, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

Not specified in the job description.