Senior Wastewater Plant Operator

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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: Employees in job classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27 2% effective 7/1/28 2% effective 1/1/29 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.

Requirements

• A valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is be required at the time of hire.
• Proof of a valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• General wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, 2% effective 1/1/29
• Automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible employees hired on or after July 10, 2021
• 5% additional pay for working nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unusual shifts
• Standby and overtime work may be required on a frequent basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed