Wastewater Plant Operator III

Announcing an Exciting Career Opportunity

County of San Diego-Department of Public Works - Wastewater

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR III

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.

Future Salary Increases:

June 2026 - 4.33% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 0.83% Market Adjustment)

June 2027 - 3.83% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.83% Market Adjustment)

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career or advancement opportunity and development of your current career? The County is seeking qualified individuals that can bring innovative ideas and strong work ethics to support continual advancements within the Wastewater Management group of the Department of Public Works.

The Wastewater Plant Operator III (WPO III) position will have the opportunity to operate and maintain each of the (5) Wastewater Treatment Plants and various sewer pump stations located throughout the County. WPO III's use equipment and machinery such as: pumps, valves, electric motors, motor control centers, screening devices, flow meters, trickling filters, activated sludge process, aerobic digesters, sludge drying beds, effluent percolation beds, and spray irrigation systems to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate action.

Employees in the Wastewater Plant Operator III job class provide technical guidance, training and leadership to lower class wastewater operators, and may supervise in the absence of the supervisor. Incumbents must possess a Grade III Waste Treatment Plant Operator certificate and may be assigned responsibility for a geographical district.

• Possession of a current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III certificate
• Two (2) years of experience at the level equivalent to a Wastewater Plant Operator II with the County of San Diego or another equivalent agency

A copy of the Grade III certificate must be attached during Step 1 of the on-line application submittal process.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

The County of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The County is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.