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Posted June 18, 2026

California Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I, II or III

Crowley Lake, CA, USA Part Time
Compensation: $65,000 to $85,000 Annually
Salary negotiable, based on experience
Reference: Wastewater I, II or III

Certifications
Job includes a State Water Board certification

Live and work in California's scenic Eastern Sierra. Hilton Creek Community Services District serves 500 customers of Crowley Lake, is located approximately fifteen miles south of the town of Mammoth Lakes, Ski Resorts and near the eastern entrance to Yosemite.

Job Description: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

  • Complete workday daily plant operation tasks from procedure handbook (partial list: reading and interpreting monitoring equipment, rake bar screen, hosing inlet channel, foam in aeration tanks, and secondary clarifiers, skim tanks, checking aeration blowers and chain drive skimmer)
  • Maintain pumping station daily
  • Systematically inspects manholes and maintains sewer lines
  • Complete routine equipment inspections, make repairs or arranges with outside contractors to make repairs
  • Maintain logs, writes and submits reports for all regulatory agencies
  • Conduct testing as required by regulatory agencies, meets safety and work procedure requirements
  • Respond to on-call and emergency situations and/or arranges for a stand-by employee to respond
  • Recruit and supervise unlicensed employees and outside contractors
  • Clean and maintain District property, vehicle and buildings or make arrangements for that maintenance
  • Engage with and responds to district customers
  • Routinely inspect Juniper Loop, solve road maintenance problems, help and oversee snow plowing
  • Attend board meetings, present monthly reports of District status, participate in budgeting and long-range planning
  • Assist District Secretary with District organizational tasks.
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

  • Current California Grade I, II or III Wastewater Operator Certificate
  • California Commercial Class B Driver's License, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hiring
  • Ability to operate a full range of equipment commonly found in wastewater treatment plants, computers and common power tools
  • Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
  • Physical abilities to perform the work including sufficient strength to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work safely in accordance with safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices
  • Must be highly motivated and a self-starter

Salary and Benefits

Salary $65,000-$85,000 negotiable, based on experience

How to Apply

  • Request Job Application: [email protected]
  • Inquiries to (760) 935-4500 or (760) 965-9696
  • https://www.hiltoncreekcsd.com
  • Mail resume, application and cover letter to:
  • HCCSD, 3222 Crowley Lake Dr., Crowley Lake, CA 93546
  • Or preferably email to in[email protected]

Additional Application Instructions

How to Apply Request Job Application: [email protected] Inquiries to (760) 935-4500 or (760) 965-9696 https://www.hiltoncreekcsd.com Mail resume, application and cover letter to: HCCSD, 3222 Crowley Lake Dr., Crowley Lake, CA 93546 Or preferably email to [email protected]

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