Water Resource Recovery Operator – Six‑Month Opportunity

City of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Luis Obispo is seeking a Water Resource Recovery Facility Operator for a six-month limited-term role. This position involves hands-on operation, calibration and maintenance of advanced water treatment equipment, with responsibilities spanning chemical feeds, lab analyses and process optimization.

Applicants should be prepared to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends, and to maintain detailed written and computerized records. A valid CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work on any shift including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates, calibrates and maintains WRRF equipment and instruments.
• Operates chemical feeds and dewatering processes; adjusts feeds as needed.
• Inspects facility equipment and records data and readings.
• Maintains records and supports process-control decisions with data.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Laboratory analysis

Instrumentation calibration

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry system

Job description

City of San Luis Obispo is seeking a Water Resource Recovery Facility Operator for a six-month limited-term role. This position involves hands-on operation, calibration and maintenance of advanced water treatment equipment, with responsibilities spanning chemical feeds, lab analyses and process optimization.

Applicants should be prepared to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends, and to maintain detailed written and computerized records. A valid CA driver’s license is required.