Senior Wastewater Plant Operator

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Wastewater Plant Operator 

Senior Wastewater Plant Operator positions lead/direct the work of a crew responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment or facilities to ensure that treatment standards are met; adjust chemical feed rates for effective wastewater treatment; interact with regulatory inspectors; inspect facility for compliance with safety and permit/regulatory requirements; develop and provide technical training on facility operations; maintain operating logs; conduct tours of facilities; and perform other duties as assigned.

 NOTES:

• The following special salary wage increase is scheduled to take effect for Senior Wastewater Plant Operator: 5% effective 1/1/26 
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Senior Wastewater Plant Operator employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unusual shifts to manage 24/7/365 operations for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
• Senior Wastewater Plant Operator employees may be required to be on standby and work overtime on a frequent basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

 CERTIFICATION: A valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.