City of San Diego - Public Utilities Department

Wastewater Chief Plant Operator

Onsite - San Diego, CA
$86.72 - $104.91 Hourly DOE
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 7/20/26

 EXPERIENCE: Three years of full-time experience supervising the operations of a wastewater treatment plant.

   NOTE:

  • City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate of Competence issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. 

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of hire.  

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

  • Supervisory experience as a certified wastewater operator in a variety of treatment processes, ranging from primary, secondary, recycled water production, biosolids, up to advanced water treatment.
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field. 

Note: You must apply online

Recruiter Information:

Arlene Jaime