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Wastewater Treatment System Operator I-Temporary

Salary

$31.71 - $38.71 Hourly

Location

CA 95946, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2025-0229

Department

Public Works-Waste Water

Opening Date

10/14/2025

Closing Date

10/28/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2025

Are you looking for a career change? We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team!

A Wastewater Treatment System Operator I-Temporary is an integral part of the wastewater collection system whose mission is to keep the community wastewater system functioning by operating, inspecting, monitoring, and adjusting wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure proper processing and compliance with permits!

This position is crafted for individuals who are working toward a Grade I WWTP Operator's certification and who have graduated from high school or with an equivalent GED and some working background or training in wastewater treatment facility and sewage collection systems operations, maintenance, or repair. This position will provide up to 1,000 hours toward the WWTP Grade I Certification for those holding a Operator in Training classification.

Knowledge of:

+ Basic principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations

+ Operating principles and maintenance procedures for valves, pumps, and motors

+ Basic principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage sample collection and analysis

+ Inspection, maintenance, and repair of sewage collection systems

+ Safe work practices

Skill in:

+ Operating, repairing, and maintaining wastewater treatment plant equipment

+ Reading and interpreting gauges and other recording devices reflecting wastewater treatment plant operations

+ Performing routine laboratory tests on wastewater and sludge samples

+ Maintaining logs, records, reports, and charts

+ Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing sewage collection systems

+ Using tools and equipment necessary for wastewater treatment plant and sewage collection system maintenance and repairs

+ Understanding verbal and written directions

+ Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Why Nevada County?Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

To review the entire job description, pleaseclick here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1787487?keywords=wastewater%2520treatment&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Education and Experience Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED and some working background or training in wastewater treatment facility and sewage collection systems operations, maintenance, or repair.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of Grade I certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board, as issued through procedures established by the Board, within one year of employment.

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

+ No High School Diploma or GED

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Some College

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

Which of the following best describes your working background or training in wastewater treatment facility and sewage collection systems operations, maintenance, or repair?

+ No experience

+ Less than one year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 or more years

03

The Wastewater Treatment System Operator I position will perform a wide variety of duties while under general supervision. Duties include operates, inspects, monitors, and adjusts wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure proper processing and compliance with permits; performs standard chemical and physical tests of wastewater; performs repairs, maintenance and general upkeep of equipment and facilities. Based on this description, please select which best fits your experience and education.

+ I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

+ I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

+ I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

+ I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

+ I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

04

Please describe your background/training in wastewater treatment facility and sewage collection systems operations, maintenance, or repair. Include what organization you trained with and for how long.

05

Although not required at the time of hire, do you possess a Grade I certificate from California State Water Resources Control Board?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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