Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III (Special Districts)*

Salary Increases expected in September of 2018 (2%), and September of 2019 (2%).

THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION ONLY

San Bernardino County has reciprocity with CalPERS and other California '37 Act counties.
Excellent Benefits Package includes retirement, health, vacation, certification differentials, & much more!

 

San Bernardino County's Special Districts Department's Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators III who are responsible for the safe and economical operation and maintenance of water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment facilities. Duties consist of operating wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater to meet discharge permits; coordinating and assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance projects on water/wastewater systems throughout the County; and optimizing water/wastewater treatment system's processes to ensure regulatory compliance and water quality are maintained at all times. 

These positions are assigned to Special Districts only; work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys.  At some of the smaller wastewater plants, this position may include responsibility as the Chief Plant Operator, with an additional 5% hourly compensation while performing these duties.

*Official Title: Treatment Plant Operator III (Special Districts). For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Health and Physical: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.

Certification: 
   A) Additional compensation may be available for employees possessing certifications at a higher level than required for the assigned site, and/or for specialized industry-specific certifications.  
   B) Must obtain a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 certification within 12 months or 2 consecutive test cycles, from date of employment; failure to do so may result in return to former classification or termination.
   C) Must obtain a SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III within 18 months of employment; failure to do so may result in return to former classification or termination.

License: Must obtain and maintain a CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker endorsement within 18 months of employment, or be terminated.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment.

Assignment: Employees on call must respond by phone within 30 minutes. Employees may be assigned to one region, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys.