Backflow Specialist Technician

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Water Division is seeking a Backflow Specialist Technician to join their team. This role is part of a dedicated service-oriented team that promotes collaboration, leadership, and growth. The Water Division's primary goal is to provide safe and reliable drinking water and the highest level of customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years of related utilities maintenance and/or repair experience that may include specialized vocational training.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Completion of an approved and qualifying Backflow Tester Course within 12 months of employment.
Possession of a valid Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification from a certifying organization recognized by the State Water Resources Control Board within 12 months of employment.
Continual Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification in good standing is a condition of continued employment.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12-month probationary period.
All public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
Must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation.
May require a polygraph exam.
May require candidates to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation.
Provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Nice To Haves

Internal applicant probationary periods will be governed by the applicable MOU.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with field backflow assemblies, cross connection management, and hazard assessments as required under the State Water Resources Control Board Cross Connection Policy Handbook of the California Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h)).
Perform installations, repairs, assembly, cleaning, certification, testing, and inspections of backflow/cross-connection assemblies.
Work with contractors to ensure proper size, type, location, and placement of backflow preventers.
Estimate time and materials for work projects.
Assign service orders to staff.
Identify water theft and changes in consumption patterns and other potential repair issues on multiple routes.
Inspect work in progress.
Make safety recommendations to supervisors.
May serve as a lead worker, training personnel, and assuring adherence to safe work methods.
Assembles backflow prevention assemblies, excavates to expose pipes, soldering pipes and connecting fittings, and replaces damaged and faulty backflow preventers, assembles and installs backflow cages and mixing, and finishes concrete pads.
Installs fittings on backflow prevention assemblies to connect the differential pressure gauge for periodic testing.
Conducts periodic and routine tests and assessments of backflow prevention assemblies.
Conducts hazard assessments/inspections of all service connections within the City service area to ensure appropriate backflow prevention assemblies are in place for the risk at hand and makes recommendations to customers for corrective device actions if necessary.
Performs documentation for data and record management; verifies existing field data and makes and/or recommends corrective action when necessary.
Operates equipment such as backhoes, truck-mounted cranes, pneumatic tools, compactors, and other specialty tools and equipment; operates basic technical equipment such as computers and smart devices for data recording and management.
Inspects, tests, repairs, and/or replaces all assemblies not in compliance as necessary to assure compliance with City and State Regulations.
Maintains all testing devices and ensures calibration and compliance; Maintains test data records on backflow preventers.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Maintains bi-annual recertification and CEU requirements for Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification.