WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Print ( ufeff WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Salary $105,975.84 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number C7224H Department PUBLIC WORKS Opening Date 02/18/2026 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER C7224H FILING PERIOD The application filing period will begin on February 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) u2013 Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We welcome applications from everyone. Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal public works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Los Angeles County Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: If you have questions about working for Los Angeles County , including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: Essential Job Functions A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: + Inspects, operates, and maintains sewage pumps, flow metering stations, extended aeration and activated sludge processes, clarifiers, filters, disinfection systems, chemical feed systems, digesters, monitoring devices, centrifuges, effluent disposal and irrigation systems, and other related equipment used to treat raw sewage; + Monitors and checks operational parameters of physical, chemical and biological processes that clean wastewater and makes process adjustments to optimize operating parameters and achieve effluent quality standards; + Isolates causes of plant malfunctions, makes necessary adjustments and minor repairs to equipment and orders major repairs; + Collects water samples from groundwater wells, surface waters, and treatment plants at various process stages; + Performs routine process control and regulatory laboratory tests of water samples; + Maintains plant, equipment, and test records for evaluation of plant operating performance, preventive maintenance and preparation of regulatory reports; + Obtains quotes for supplies, chemicals, and replacement parts; + Lifts, stores, and dispenses liquid and solid chlorine, and other chemicals at treatment plant sites; + Performs general maintenance of facility grounds and buildings including safety inspections, and ensures compliance with facility Best Management Practices; + Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY : A valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate, Grade II or higher, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment to perform job-related essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicantu2019s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III u2013 Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR VALID WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE, GRADE II OR HIGHER, ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AT THE TIME OF FILING OR WITHIN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FILING THE APPLICATION. THE COPY OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR CERTIFICATE PROVIDED MUST SHOW THE DATE OF EXPIRATION. A PRINTOUT WITH EXPIRATION DATE FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED. REGISTRATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BEFORE BEING APPOINTED. If you are unable to attach required documents with your application, please five (5) business days from the date of filing the application. Include your name, exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteranu2019s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst the subject of

Created: 2026-03-07