Internship Opportunities
Are you looking to gain work experience and build your future? Get paid to learn while doing work that matters at the Oro Loma Sanitary District!
Our interns work with experienced staff who help keep our community clean and healthy. They learn by doing real work. They also gain skills that can prepare them for future jobs. Join our team as a wastewater or engineering intern.
Build a career while protecting the environment.
Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands? Are you good at solving problems? Would you like a job that helps protect the environment?
Our Operator-in-Training (OIT) program gives you the chance to learn how wastewater is treated. Interns will work alongside experienced operators and gain hands-on experience with the equipment and processes at our treatment plant. This is a valuable opportunity to support the systems that treat wastewater before it is returned to the San Francisco Bay.
OIT Program at a Glance:
- Pay: $30/hourly
- Employment Type: Temporary, at-will
- Training Hours: Earn qualifying work hours toward the 1,800 hours needed for wastewater operation certification. Visit the State of California's webpage to learn more about certification requirements.
Who Can Apply?
You may be a good fit if you enjoy hands-on work and are willing to learn. We recommend that applicants have basic computer skills and a working knowledge of algebra. We also recommend a high school diploma or GED. This career path does not require a college degree.
Ready to Get Started?
Take the first step toward a rewarding career! Email your letter of interest, resume, and unofficial transcript to intern@orolomasanitarydistrict.ca.gov.
Put your education to work. Gain real experience.
The Oro Loma Sanitary District offers a paid engineering internship for college students and recent graduates.
This is your chance to work with experienced engineers and learn how public projects come together. As an intern, you will take on real-world assignments and see firsthand how the District operates. You will also receive guidance and feedback from District staff.
Engineering Internship at a Glance:
- Pay: $30/hourly
- Employment Type: Temporary, at-will
- Hours: 20-40 hours per week, maximum of 950 hours
Internships last about five months, with schedules varying by District needs and your availability. Sessions run January-June and July-December.
Who Can Apply?
The Engineering internship is open to college students and recent graduates interested in engineering. Applicants must meet at least one of these requirements: (1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and have completed at least two years of college-level study, or (2) have graduated from or attended an accredited college or university within one year of the internship start date. Applicants should be pursuing or have recently completed a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering-related field.
Ready to Get Started?
To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcript(s) to intern@orolomasanitarydistrict.ca.gov.
Current Application Deadline: November 15, 2026. We will review applications based on your education and experience. We will also consider your career interests and their relevance to the internship. Selected applicants may be invited to an interview.