Senior Wastewater Plant Operator

Senior Wastewater Plant Operator

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for one (1) vacancy in the Sewer Treatment Division of the Public Works Department. The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) is located at 5950 Acorn Street, Riverside, CA 92504 and serves a rated capacity of 46 million gallons per day. The plant has two treatment facilities, a common chlorine contact basin, de‑chlorination, and outfall structures providing preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment.

• Supervise and participate in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Operate valves, gates, pumps, engines, electric motors, boilers, and incinerators; perform routine maintenance work.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Maintain shift logs and record meter and gauge readings.
• Calculate loadings, flow rates, set pumping rates, and make process adjustments as required.
• Train subordinate operators.
• Respond to emergencies on an on‑call basis 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
• Shed overtime as necessary.
• Read and interpret plant piping and distribution plans to locate and troubleshoot plant malfunctions.
• Recommend, produce, and initiate improved work methods and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in training new employees in the operations section.
• Write technical reports and instructions for the operation of process equipment and systems.
• Wear a self‑contained breathing apparatus as required.
• Research and investigate information for the development of process parameters and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee the control, monitoring, and operation of wastewater processes and equipment using SCADA.
• Assist in SCADA system development, operation, and upgrades.

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). A Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with coursework related to wastewater treatment, environmental science, or related fields is highly desired.

Experience: Six years of qualifying experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; two of those years in a role while certified as a Grade III Operator. Plant operations supervisory experience is desirable.

• Possession of a Grade III Wastewater Operations Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control.
• Possession of a valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• May require possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License based on operational need and assigned duties.