Water/Wastewater Operator & Maintenance Positions

San Bernardino County Special Districts is now hiring for two key roles that support water and wastewater treatment operations. If you’re looking to grow your career in public utilities and make a difference in your community, apply today!

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV

• Supervise and operate wastewater treatment facilities; monitor gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Coordinate and assist with preventive and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot system issues; inspect and test safety equipment.
• Optimize treatment processes to maintain regulatory compliance and water quality standards.
• Calculate loadings, flow rates, and set pumping rates; make necessary process adjustments.
• Supervise and conduct sample collection and routine lab tests.
• Read and interpret piping/distribution plans; locate and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Research and develop process parameters and standard operating procedures.
• Write technical reports and operation instructions; submit documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Oversee log maintenance and meter/gauge reading records.
• Operate and maintain sewer cleaning vehicles and equipment; inspect wastewater collection systems using video tools.

Requirements:

Certification: Current Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV, issued by the CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Copy of required certificate must be attached to the application.

Experience: Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a Wastewater Treatment facility.

License: Must possess a valid CA Class C (or higher) driver license.

Maintenance Worker II – Water/Wastewater

• Operate and inspect pumps, valves, motors, filters, and engines per O&M Manual
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisors
• Grease and change oil on pumps, motors, and engines
• Assist with equipment repairs at wells, plants, and pump stations
• Log operations and procedures per manual
• Clean tanks, equipment, and maintain grounds
• Dig trenches and lay or repair water/sewer lines
• Operate and transport heavy equipment (e.g., backhoes, hydro-vac trucks, dump trucks)
• Inventory parts and equipment; load/unload materials
• Read meters and gauges for efficiency checks
• Maintain and clean district vehicles; perform minor repairs
• May serve in a lead role when needed
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7

Requirements:

• Certifications: One of the following certification combinations: Current CA SWRCB D2 Water Distribution Operator and T1 Water Treatment certifications -OR- Current CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatment and D1 Water Distribution Operator certifications
• Experience: Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the maintenance and repair, or inspection, of water/wastewater equipment and machinery.
• License: Must possess a valid CA Class “C” driver license (or higher).

Apply here: San Bernardino County Wastewater Jobs