Senior Wastewater Plant Operator: Lead & On-Call

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a reliable Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator for the South Plant Day Ops in Renton. The role focuses on maintaining compliance, operating complex treatment systems, and supporting safety and efficiency in daily plant operations.

The position includes opportunities for progression from Operator to Senior Operator, with a competitive hourly wage and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound region.

Qualifications

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting primary wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting solids handling equipment and processes.
• Experience creating and utilizing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Knowledge of process control and wastewater terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tasks to keep the treatment plant compliant with permits.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain wastewater and stormwater systems.
• Conduct sampling and test analysis of wastewater and recommend process changes to meet regulations.

Job description

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a reliable Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator for the South Plant Day Ops in Renton. The role focuses on maintaining compliance, operating complex treatment systems, and supporting safety and efficiency in daily plant operations.

The position includes opportunities for progression from Operator to Senior Operator, with a competitive hourly wage and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound region.