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Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD) is currently seeking a candidate to fill a full-time position as a

Wastewater Plant Operator (Entry Level Position)

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS!

Over several decades, the District has evolved from a technical engineering entity to a valuable resource manager, partner in local economic development, and active member of the watershed community. The District has taken numerous actions to shift conventional thinking about the way wastewater utilities are run.

• We are an award-winning facility, including winner of the 2024 Water Environment Federation Utility of the Future Award, 2022 California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) California Plant of the Year Award, and the 2022 National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Platinum Peak Performance Award.

• Over the years many of our employees have been recognized as operators of the year, laboratory person of the year, and mechanical technician of the year (to name a few).

• We are always looking for innovative solutions and often participate in various research pilots, which offers unique opportunities for our staff.

• We strive to obtain as much energy as possible from waste product and renewable energy through solar power, wind turbines, and cogeneration engines.

• We have a history of creative partnerships to address the issues we face, such as our partnership with Lystek International, who constructed a biosolids-to-fertilizer processing plant at our wastewater treatment facility.

At the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District, we work together and break down barriers to accomplish major projects and facilitate successful daily operations of the facility. The District is a highly collaborative organization. By fostering a relatively flat organizational structure, minimizing bureaucracy, and promoting employee empowerment, the District achieves a high degree of cooperation and partnership between departments to seek out the best overall solutions to shared challenges. At the heart of the District's progress is an organizational culture that continues to embrace positive change. We have a leadership team that supports the growth and needs of the employees and encourages ongoing feedback to make the District an employer of choice.

Here at the District, we are dedicated to providing what we believe to be an excellent work environment. We strive to maintain good wages and benefits, open communications, and opportunities for creativity, ownership, and fun. Apply today!

The Wastewater Plant Operator is a technical position that learns the principles and practices of wastewater treatment and how to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in routine operation and maintenance of the District's wastewater collection system and treatment plant, including biological nutrient removal (BNR), anaerobic digestion, and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection processes. Learns the daily operational controls and monitoring of plant processes, including maintaining appropriate records and logs.

This is the entry level position in the wastewater plant operator series that receives on-the-job training and experience while performing routine duties, in a team environment, on an assigned shift under supervision. As experience and proficiency are gained, assignments will become more varied and difficult with an increase in responsibility and self-performance. Incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after gaining the knowledge, skills, experience, and certifications that meet the qualifications for and demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

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Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree or higher is desirable.

AND

Experience:
No experience is required; however, experience in a secondary wastewater treatment plant is highly desirable.

OR

An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience which has provided the required knowledge, skills/abilities, and attributes and is able to perform the work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed).

License/Certificate:

• Ability to obtain an Operator in Training certificate will be required immediately upon hire.
• Possession of a Grade I California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate within two (2) years of hire is required.
• Possession of a CWEA Mechanical Technologist, Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist, Lab Analyst, Collection System Maintenance, or certificate is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required, and safe driving record.

Failure to possess and maintain the required license(s) and/or certificate(s) may be cause for discipline up to and including termination.

• Background Checks: The District may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class.
• Independent Travel: Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to perform work at other work sites, to attend meetings with other District employees, to attend meetings with community organizations, etc.
• Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and after normal business hours.

A completed FSSD employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted by clicking the APPLY button in the upper right-hand corner. This recruitment will close at 5:00 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026.

IMPORTANT: Contact with candidates will primarily be via email. Make sure you list a current email that you check regularly with your application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-employment process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-employment assessments for this position include a background check, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screen.