Wastewater Treatment Operator - CA Grade 3

We have an immediate opening for a minimum of a Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Victorville, California. This position is based at a state‑of‑the‑art project combining both industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment for the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility. The diversity of this project presents unique and ongoing opportunities for learning, development, and growth.

This facility requires a Grade 3 State of California Wastewater Treatment License in order to operate independently.

In this role, you will work under the direct or general supervision of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. You will perform a variety of operational duties to control the processing of wastewater and effluent, including regulating influent and effluent flows, monitoring equipment, performing laboratory testing and sample collection, and carrying out routine preventive and corrective maintenance.

Schedule:

Four, 10‑hour shifts (6am to 4pm, Sun‑Wed) after onboarding and training. Required to work rotating standby/on‑call, including weekends. A $200 stipend will be provided for on‑call time. This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign‑on bonus.

• Minimum Grade 3 State of California Wastewater Treatment License.
• Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health & safety standards. This includes monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes, as needed, to optimize treatment efficiency.
• Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater throughout the treatment plant.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of treatment plant equipment, such as electric motors, electric powered pumps, air compressors, emergency systems, pressure and flow regulators, analyzers, chemical feed systems, and aeration blowers. M  & UV disinfection systems experience is a plus.
• Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance and initiate corrective action.
• Review and analyze automated information and control system data.
• Perform laboratory and process tests and interpret results to optimize plant performance and make appropriate process control changes.
• Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates and the daily use of chemicals, gauge and meter readings, and completing required monthly inspections.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.
• Perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties.
• Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations.
• Participate in emergency response.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A self‑motivated, positive, can‑do attitude.
• Possess and maintain, as a minimum, a valid California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certification (grade 2 or higher) by the California SWRCB.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.
• Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including an ability to work with SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site‑specific systems.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Applicant must possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s License.

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually.
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked.
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for child bonding.
• Disability: Paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Health: Medical plan options, plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance is available through Sun Life.
• Well‑being: Dario Mind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non‑discriminatory and based solely on job‑related factors.