Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30pm)

College of American Pathologists; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPTEK seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to operate, monitor, and maintain municipal or industrial wastewater systems from Vista, CA. You will work independently or with a team to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations.

You will collect samples, analyze results, log data, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance while adhering to Cal/OSHA safety rules and training requirements for professional credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required/preferred.
• Valid CA Class C driver’s license required.
• 1–3 years wastewater plant operation experience required.
• SWRCB Grade I certificate required; higher-grade preferred.
• Basic SCADA and maintenance software knowledge.
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains pumps, valves, motors, blowers, filters, and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitors SCADA systems and performs regular inspections.
• Collects and analyzes water samples; records results and adjusts processes.
• Keeps accurate logs and reports of plant performance and maintenance.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on systems.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California Driver’s License (Class C)

SWRCB Grade I Certificate

SWRCB Grade II-III or higher

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Summary

: The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. This role requires working independently and as part of a team to safely treat municipal or industrial wastewater.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains pumps, valves, motors, blowers, filters, and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitors Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and performs regular inspections to ensure proper plant function.
• Collects and analyzes water and wastewater samples; records test results and adjusts processes accordingly.
• Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of plant performance and maintenance activities.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensures compliances with permit requirements National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Title 22, etc).
• Follows all safety protocols and procedures in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards.
• Participates in training and certification programs to maintain professional credentials.

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License (Class C) required.
• 1–3 years of experience in wastewater plant operation required
• Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) required. Grade II - III or higher certification preferred
• Basic knowledge of SCADA systems and computerized maintenance software.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, working in confined spaces, exposure to chemicals and biological hazards or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

CAPTEK is an equal employment opportunity employer. In order to provide equal opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, not on any mental or physical disability. We comply with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees and applicants.

We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.