Mission Springs Water District is currently accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III.
DEFINITION: Under immediate supervision (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I), general supervision (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II), or direction (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III), performs a wide variety of skilled tasks involved in the monitoring, regulation, maintenance, and operation of wastewater facilities and equipment; performs laboratory tests on various water processes; and performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III: Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. required, supplemented by college level coursework in wastewater treatment technology or a related field.
Experience:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I: One (1) year of experience working in wastewater treatment facility operations involving primary, biological, secondary, and tertiary phases of treatment or a related field.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience working in wastewater treatment facility operations involving primary, biological, secondary, and tertiary phases of treatment.
Wastewater Reclamation Plant Operator III: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing duties similar to a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II with the District or other similar agency.
Licenses and Certifications:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I:
Possession of, or successful acquisition within two (2) testing periods from employment, a valid Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator's Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or successful acquisition within 18 months of employment, a valid Grade I Collections System Maintenance certificate from the California Water Environment Association, to be maintained throughout employment.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II:
Possession of a valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Operator's Certificate upon appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or successful acquisition within 18 months of employment, a valid Grade I Collections System Maintenance certificate from the California Water Environment Association, to be maintained throughout employment.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III:
Possession of a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Operator's Certificate upon appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or successful acquisition within 18 months of employment, a valid Grade I Collections System Maintenance certificate from the California Water Environment Association, to be maintained throughout the employment.
Please review the complete job description and qualifications at: https://www.mswd.org/jobs
Salary Range
$73,206.06 To $114,197.17 Annually
$6,100.50 To $9,516.43 Monthly
$35.20 To $54.90 Hourly
Regular Hours (9/80 work schedule):
Monday – Thursday, 6:30am to 4:00pm (one-half hour lunch). Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm (one half-hour lunch). Every other Friday is a day off, for a total of 80 hours per pay period.
This is a full-time exempt position with top-notch benefits.
If you have the qualifications listed in the job description and would like to apply for the position, please apply online at https://www.mswd.org/jobs
Application Deadline: Open until filled. First review September 23, 2026.
