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Wastewater Treatment Operator - CA Grade 2

woodardcurranVictorville, CA

Posted Jun 4 · Updated Sep 25

💰 $52,000 – $68,000/yrFull-timemaintenance and facilitiesseptic and sewer serviceswaste removal

Quick Summary

Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 3 position at a state-of-the-art industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment facility in Victorville, California.

Skills & Keywords

wastewater treatmentGrade 3 licenseequipment monitoringlaboratory testing

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran

Minimum Grade 2 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. MBR & 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 makes 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.

What you will need to succeed

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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.
CA Class C Driver’s License.
Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.