Wastewater Treatment Operator - CA Grade 2

Woodard & Curran • Victorville, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator with a minimum of a Grade 2 State of California Wastewater Treatment License for a state-of-the-art facility in Victorville, California. This position is located at the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility, which treats both industrial and sanitary wastewater. The role offers unique opportunities for learning, development, and growth, especially for those who enjoy working outdoors and protecting water resources. Woodard & Curran is committed to employee growth and development and supports career paths within the industry.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 2 State of California Wastewater Treatment License.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBR & UV disinfection systems experience is a plus.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment facility is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure permit compliance with environmental and public health & safety standards by monitoring plant conditions and executing process control changes.
• Operate valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate wastewater flow.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on treatment plant equipment, including electric motors, pumps, air compressors, emergency systems, regulators, analyzers, chemical feed systems, and aeration blowers.
• Monitor, observe, and interpret operating conditions and performance, initiating corrective action as needed.
• Review and analyze automated information and control system data.
• Perform laboratory and process tests, interpret results, and make appropriate process control changes.
• Maintain accurate records, including calculating flow rates, chemical usage, gauge and meter readings, and completing required monthly inspections.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and laboratory testing equipment.
• Perform custodial and housekeeping duties.
• Provide direction and training to less experienced staff on plant operations.
• Participate in emergency response.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions with company match (100% of the first 3% of salary contributed)
• Observed holidays (choose up to 8 annually)
• Vacation (accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked)
• Sick time
• Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Paid short- and long-term disability
• Medical plan options
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits
• Additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families
• DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
• $200 stipend for on-call time
• $2,500.00 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED