Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II
City of Bakersfield Bakersfield, California, United States
- Location: Bakersfield, California, United States
- Categories: Construction and Skilled Trades, Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 28, 2026
Job Description:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II
Description
DescriptionI: Under direct supervision, monitors wastewater treatment plant processes; performs routine laboratory tests, and a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks, including making repairs and adjustments to equipment in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant; and performs related duties as assigned.
II: Under general supervision, monitors wastewater treatment plant processes; performs routine laboratory tests, and a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks, including making repairs and adjustments to equipment in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant; and performs related duties as assigned.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: See full job descriptions linked below.
Full job descriptions: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I:
- Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; AND
- One (1) year experience in semiskilled construction work, equipment maintenance, industrial plant or process operation and/or industrial plant maintenance.
- Possession of an Operator-in-Training Certificate Grade I (or higher), issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) must be obtained prior to expiration of the six (6) month probationary period.
- Must pass the examination for Grade I Certificate administered by the SWRCB no later than one (1) year after date of hire.
- Incumbents are required to obtain a Grade II Certificate (or higher), no later than two (2) years after attaining the Grade I Certificate.
- Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver's license required
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II , in addition to the above, must possess:
- Required experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants necessary to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II Certificate’ AND
- Possession of a valid Grade II Operator’s Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board; AND
- Incumbents are required to obtain a Grade III Certificate (or higher), no later than three (3) years after attaining the Grade II Certificate
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
August 18, 2026 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
- Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
- Fire Safety Unit
- Police Safety Unit
- Police Trainee Unit
- Supervisory & Management Unit
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.