Internship | Charter School | VVWRA | Wastewater Operator | Fall 2026

Tomorrow's Talent • Desert, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid internship opportunity at the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) for students enrolled in a Charter School in the High Desert. The internship focuses on providing hands-on experience in the essential work behind clean water and environmental protection. Interns will work alongside seasoned operators and environmental staff, gaining firsthand experience in treatment processes, water sampling, safety practices, and system monitoring. College credit is available through a Victor Valley College Work Experience course.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Charter School in the High Desert ONLY
• Must be 16 years old for the internship
• Must have Right to Work documents
• Interest in environmental science, engineering, or water systems and working with your hands
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors
• Basic computer literacy
• Strong attention to safety
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Ability to obtain a work permit

Responsibilities

• Collecting water and sludge samples alongside the water quality team
• Preparing equipment and logging data for lab testing and compliance reports
• Compiling logs and inspection data
• Formatting charts and observing how trends impact operations
• Preparing checklists for operators
• Shadowing light maintenance like lamp swaps
• Helping keep the workspace organized and safe
• Learning how treatment systems work from intake to discharge
• Studying process maps and observing equipment in action
• Recording totalizer and sludge blanket data
• Understanding how these measurements influence decisions and compliance

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• College credit available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed