SENIOR WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR
Salary
$109,584.00 - $133,200.00 Annually
Location
Water Quality Control Plant 5950 Acorn Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-4130-01
Department
Public Works
Division
Public Works-Sewer-Treatment
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Wastewater Plant Operator to fill one (1) vacancy in the Sewer Treatment Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) is located at 5950 Acorn Street Riverside, CA 92504. In 2018, RWQCP was expanded and retrofitted to meet the needs of future generations. This plant expansion introduced several new technologies designed to produce high quality effluent water and increase the plants efficiency. As currently constructed, the RWQCP consists of two separate treatment plants with a common chlorine contact basin, de-chlorination and outfall structures. These provide preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment for a rated capacity of 46 million gallons per day (MGD) or enough to fill up 70 Olympic size pools.
Under general supervision, to perform skilled and supervisory work in the operation of all equipment and processes in a wastewater treatment plant during an assigned shift (day, swing or graveyard); and to do related work as required.
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Recruitment Guidelines:
Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). A Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree with major course work related to wastewater treatment or environmental science or related education is highly desired.
Experience: Six years of qualifying experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; two of which is in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant while certified as a Grade III Operator. Plant operations supervisory experience is desirable.
Necessary Special Requirements
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Current Wastewater Operations Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control (must be scanned and attached to the online application).
PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Wastewater
The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
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Does you education include Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree with major course work related to wastewater treatment or environmental science?
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Do you possess a minimum of six (6) years of qualifying experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; two of which is in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant while certified as a Grade III Operator.
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Please indicate the following regarding your experience listed above, or relevant work experience:
Employer:
Job Title:
Years of Experience:
Examples of Duties:
If you answered "None", please list "N/A"]
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Please indicate which level of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State Water Resources Board you possess?
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Do you possess Wastewater Plant Operation Supervisory experience?
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
Required Question
Employer City of Riverside
Address 3900 Main Street
Riverside, California, 92522
Phone 951-826-5808
Website http://www.riversideca.gov