JOB
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD) is currently seeking a candidate to fill a full-time position as a Wastewater Plant Operator (Entry Level Position)This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to get into wastewater treatment or learn new skills in the operation and maintenance of an award-winning plant. If you are a certified operator who enjoys working in multiple disciplines or have volunteered as an operator and looking for an entry level position, then please apply.The Ideal Candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills in order to work in an effective manner with all levels of employees. The desirable knowledge, skills and competencies include, but not limited to: Drive and enthusiasm to learn.Ability to take direction from others, work with others, and learn from more experienced peers.Willingness to work outside of normal work hours to support various projects or assignments.Willingness to work off-shift, weekend, and shift coverage schedules.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 operator 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!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe 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. To review the complete job description click HERE.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS03/10/2026 – Tentative date for hiring interviews.Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process.HOW TO APPLYA 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 5:00pm, 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.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONApplicants 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, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug screen.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFairfield-Suisun Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and given the opportunity to thrive, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.ABOUT FAIRFIELD-SUISUN SEWER DISTRICTThe Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District is a wastewater special district serving approximately 149,000 customers in Central Solano County, California, about 40 miles northeast of San Francisco. The District safeguards public health and helps protect the Suisun Marsh, the nation’s largest brackish water marsh and the largest remaining contiguous wetland on the Pacific Coast of North America.The District has a vision, mission, and core values that we strive towards every day our employees show up for work.Vision: Our vision is to be a recognized leader in our industry and community.Mission: Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District protects public health and the environment for the communities we serve in an effective, responsible and sustainable manner.Core Values: As we strive to realize our vision of the future, all our actions and efforts will be guided by a certain set of values. These core values are our pledge to each other and to the community as to how we will conduct business.Sustainability: We commit to environmental, social, and fiscal responsibility, managing our resources with a focus on long-term sustainability and balancing costs with outcomes.Transparency: We uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior in all our actions, fostering a culture of honesty and trust within our workplace and our community.Excellence: We strive for the highest quality in our work, embracing creativity and global thinking to achieve outstanding results and set standards in our industry, while ensuring a safe workplace and infrastructure.Positive Working Relationships: We foster strong, respectful relationships while emphasizing responsibility, proactivity, and ownership in our collaborations both within our team and with our external partners, promoting a cooperative and supportive work environment.Solution Driven: We are driven by innovation and dedicated to solving problems, by finding and implementing effective solutions.Visit our website at www.FSSD.com
