Water Treatment Operator I

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a Water Treatment Operator I.

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and operating water production and treatment equipment necessary to maintain a safe and adequate water supply throughout the distribution system.

The class of Water Treatment Operator I is the entry and working level position in the Water Treatment Operator series.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from high school, or the equivalent, a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade I certificate, and a valid California Class “C” commercial driver’s license valid for the operation of both automatic and manual transmission vehicles/equipment with hazardous materials endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated.

Click here to view the Water Treatment Operator I job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:    Graduation from high school or GED equivalent,

 And

Certificates:   Must have and maintain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 certificate. Must submit a copy of the required SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 certification at the time of application.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license required upon application. Possession of a valid California Class “C” commercial driver’s license valid for the operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles/equipment with a hazardous materials endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required six (6) months after appointment. Note: For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c), a valid California Class “C” commercial driver’s license valid for the operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles/equipment with a hazardous materials endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required six (6) months after appointment.

Must be clean shaven or trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators and SCBA equipment. Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear SCBA equipment. Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions:

There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

 Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Salary: $34.0361 – $43.5691

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 3/2/2026 at 8:00 a.m. and closes on 3/8/2026.

EEO/ADA (909) 453-6091