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Wastewater Treatment Operator - CA Grade 2

Woodard & Curran · Victorville, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteConsulting$40–$45/hrFull-time

About the role

Woodard & Curran is seeking a minimum of a Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator in Victorville, California. This position is based at a state-of-the-art project combining both industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment for the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) facility.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations.
  • Participate in emergency response.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • A High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • CA Class C Driver’s License.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.

Qualifications

  • A self-motivated, positive, can-do attitude!
  • MBR & UV disinfection systems experience is a plus.

Skills

  • SCADA
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Maintenance Management Programs

Benefits

  • Retirement Savings: 401(k)
  • Pre-tax or Roth Contributions
  • Time away from work: Observed holidays
  • Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
  • Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury
  • Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
  • Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: Disability, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Wellbeing
  • Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility
  • Inclusion & Belonging

Pay

$40 - $45 an hour Depending on experience and licensure.

Schedule

Four, 10hr. shifts (6am to 4pm/Sun-Wed) after onboarding and training. Required to work rotating standby/on call, including weekends. A $200 stipend will be provided for on-call time. This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus.

What You Will Need To Succeed

  • 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.
  • A High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • CA Class C Driver’s License.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.

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.

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.

Provide direction and training to less experienced staff related to plant operations.

Participate in emergency response.

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