Plant Operator OIT III

Wastewater Treatment Operator-in-Training III

$33.84-$43.19/hr. depending on experience
Excellent Benefits Package

Who we are and who we’re looking for: The Goleta Sanitary District is a group of individuals who care
deeply about protecting public health and the environment. We value innovation, commitment, and excellence
as the region’s authority on water resource recovery. We’re looking for a person who shares these values. This
recruitment is for a vacancy in our Plant Operations team and is open to individuals with a range of education
and experience.

Duties: Working under general supervision, the position can be filled by a person with a varying level of
experience and with a Grade II certification, or equivalent) who is considering taking their Grade III certification
test. The person with in this position performs skilled tasks including: monitoring wastewater treatment
processes, performs routine laboratory tests and a variety of duties in the cleaning, operation and maintenance
of a wastewater treatment plant. This person will also operate and maintain the full range of equipment
commonly found in wastewater treatment plants; monitor and maintain plant processes; conduct laboratory
tests and analysis; read and interpret gauges and recording devices; operate motorized equipment used in
plant operations; read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures, performing a wide variety of
skilled entry-level to journey-level duties.

Education/Experience/Knowledge:
High school diploma or equivalent and 12 educational points and 18 months of full-time qualifying experience
as a California State Water Resources Control Board (CSWRCB) Certified Grade II operator. Or, High school
diploma and 18 educational points and 30 months of full-time qualifying experience as a CSWRCB Certified
Grade I operator. Or, an Associate’s degree or a minimum of 60 college semester units, including a minimum
of 15 semester units of science courses. Or, a Bachelor’s or higher degree, including a minimum of 30
semester units of science courses.

Process: Applications, job description, and benefits information are available at

https://goletasanitary.org/organizational-excellence/work-at-gsd or apply at Goleta Sanitary District, One

William Moffett Place, Goleta CA 93117. Applications accepted until March 1, 2025. Please send to Laura

Romano, Communications and Human Resources Manager, lromano@goletasanitary.org. Please do not send

resumes in lieu of application.

Goleta Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin,

ancestry, color, creed, age, marital status, disability, or any

other legally protected status.