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Plant Operator at Orange County Sanitation District

Department: Operations & Maintenance

Compensation

$48 – $59/hr

Location
California
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

The Orange County Sanitation District is hiring two Plant Operators to operate, monitor, maintain, and repair wastewater treatment plant equipment; control wastewater flow; collect laboratory samples; and perform minor maintenance. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, specialized wastewater-treatment training, one year of plant-operation experience, a Grade I California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, and a California Class C driver’s license. The role involves physical field work, confined-space entry, and exposure to chemicals, equipment, and environmental hazards, with a hiring salary range of $48.48 to $53.42 per hour.

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