Treatment Plant Operator I (Special Districts)
Salary
$56,430.40 - $77,812.80 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-45054-01
Department
Special Districts
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
The Job
THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION
The Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Treatment Plant Operator I, who assist in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and collection systems. These positions are assigned to Special Districts only; work sites are located throughout the County, including the high and low deserts, mountains, and valleys.
Under general supervision, this entry-level position is responsible for assisting with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and collection facilities. Duties include operating and monitoring plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, and filters; reading meters and gauges to ensure efficient equipment operation; cleaning tanks and equipment; maintaining plant facilities and grounds in a clean and sanitary condition; preparing and maintaining operational records and reports; participating in an emergency on-call rotation; and responding to time-sensitive incidents at remote locations as needed.
For more detailed information, refer to the Treatment Plant Operator I (Special Districts) job description.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Working Conditions: Applicants must be able to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions; work in desert and mountainous areas, remote locations, and other locations as needed; have the ability to drive in all weather conditions; and work weekends and holidays and respond to emergency calls as needed. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position.
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 valid SWRCB Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position.
Assignment: Employees on call must respond by phone within one (1) hour. Employees may be assigned to one region but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Departments 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.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Operator-in-Training Certificate:
Possession of a current State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Wastewater Grade I Treatment Operator Certificate at the time of hire.
License:
Must possess a valid CA Class C driver license.
NOTE: Copy of required certificates MUST be attached to the application.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Water and Sanitation MOU
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Work Availability: This position is required to work weekends and holidays, to provide coverage as needed. Indicate your willingness and availability to work weekends and holidays.
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Water Treatment Operator Certificate Level: Check the (highest) valid CA SWRCB or CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade Certification that you possess.
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Water Distribution Operator Certification: Check the (highest) valid CA SWRCB or CDPH Water Distribution Operator Certification Grade that you possess.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification: Check the (highest) valid CA SWRCB or CDPH Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate you possess.
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California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certificate: Check the (highest) valid CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification Grade that you possess.
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California Driver License: Indicate the CA driver license you currently possess.
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Do you possess a San Bernardino County Back Flow certification? (Include in Certificates section of Application.)
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Employer San Bernardino County
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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs