Location: Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), 20111 Shay Rd., Victorville
Type: Paid Internship
Schedule: 100 hours, Two days per week, June 1, 2026-July 23,2026
Must be enrolled in high school. This is ideal for students between their junior and senior year in high school.

About the Internship
Get your boots wet (literally!) with a hands-on internship at VVWRA. This is a unique opportunity to explore the essential work behind clean water and environmental protection. Interns will work alongside seasoned operators and environmental staff, gaining firsthand experience in treatment processes, water sampling, safety practices, and system monitoring.

What You’ll Do
As a Wastewater Operator Intern, you’ll rotate through departments, learning what it takes to keep a wastewater treatment facility running safely and efficiently. You’ll be trained and supervised while participating in:

Field & Lab Experience

Collecting water and sludge samples alongside the water quality team

Preparing equipment and logging data for lab testing and compliance reports

Operations Data & System Monitoring

Compiling logs and inspection data

Formatting charts and observing how trends impact operations

Routine Maintenance Support

Preparing checklists for operators

Shadowing light maintenance like lamp swaps

Helping keep the workspace organized and safe

Process & Pump System Observation

Learning how treatment systems work from intake to discharge

Studying process maps and observing equipment in action

Performance Metrics & System Thinking

Recording totalizer and sludge blanket data

Understanding how these measurements influence decisions and compliance

What You’ll Gain

Exposure to environmental and utility careers

Experience working with technical teams in a real-world facility

A deeper understanding of water treatment, compliance, and sustainability

Supervised mentorship and opportunities to ask questions, reflect, and grow

Qualifications

Interest in environmental science, engineering, or water systems and working with your hands

Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors

Basic computer literacy and strong attention to safety

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Ability to obtain a work permit