Treatment Plant Operator IV; Special Districts

San Bernardino County’s Special Districts Department - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Treatment Plant Operators IV
, responsible for the safe and economical operation, maintenance, and supervision of wastewater treatment facilities.

• Supervising the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater in compliance with discharge permits.
• Coordinating and assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance projects across all water and wastewater systems throughout the County.
• Optimizing water and wastewater treatment processes to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and maintain water quality objectives.
• Writing technical reports and operational instructions for process equipment and systems, and providing necessary documentation to the State Regulatory Board as required.
• Utilizing a SCADA computer program to monitor and control wastewater treatment operations effectively.

• Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Must maintain the certification.
• Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wastewater treatment facility.
• Valid CA Class C (or higher) driver license.
• Ability to travel throughout San Bernardino County and to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, responding within thirty (30) minutes.
• Experience supervising Wastewater Plant Operators with a valid Grade IV or Grade V license is preferred.

• Health and physical condition standards as required by the department.
• Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV certification; must be maintained.
• Must possess a valid CA driver license and maintain automobile liability insurance.
• Will be required to work on-call and respond to emergencies within thirty minutes.
• San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship.

• Recruitment bonus up to $2,000 ($1,000 upon hire and $1,000 upon completion of 2,080 service hours).
• Referral bonus up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours).
• Additional 7.5% differential hourly compensation for the Chief Plant Operator designation.
• Official vehicle provided at reporting location for work hours and on-call duty within the County.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows and widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.