System Operator II for the Marina Coast Water District

Regional Government Services•Marina, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Operator performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in support of all district water treatment, distribution, and wastewater collection system installation, inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance and repair activities; assists in performing underground televised wastewater collection main inspection and hydrocleaning of wastewater collection lines; assists in inspecting and performing preventive maintenance, servicing and mechanical repair of potable water booster pump stations, wastewater lift stations and mobile equipment; performs related work as required.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school with specialized coursework or training in a technical field that includes the fundamentals of water supply principles.
Two years of experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems at a level equivalent to that of a MCWD System Operator II.
Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college with specialized coursework in a technical field that may include physical, chemical, or biological science.
Must possess and maintain a valid California class B or A driver’s license with a good driving record.
State Water Resource Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade II certification required at time of appointment.
State Water Resource Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade II certification required at time of appointment.
California Water Environment Association Collection System Maintenance Grade II certification required at time of appointment.
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
Mobility to inspect various water distribution and wastewater collection system and pumping/lift station sites.
Physical stamina to perform system and maintenance repair work, work on uneven terrain and lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone and a two-way radio.
Willing and normally available for responding to off-hours emergency situations at all times.
Ability to meet the 30-minute response time when placed on standby for off-hour calls within six months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Be motivated by the opportunity for professional growth in the water and wastewater fields.
Be flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work product and safety.
Be an individual who is accountable, ethical, self-motivated, friendly, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to perform the job functions in a constantly changing environment.
Interact tactfully, effectively, courteously, and concisely with members of the general public and employees.
Show commitment, dedication, accountability, and follow through on all projects, goals, and aspects of one’s work.
Be punctual, trustworthy, and hardworking.
Be comfortable explaining laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in support of all district water treatment, distribution, and wastewater collection system installation, inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance and repair activities.
Assist in performing underground televised wastewater collection main inspection and hydrocleaning of wastewater collection lines.
Assist in inspecting and performing preventive maintenance, servicing and mechanical repair of potable water booster pump stations, wastewater lift stations and mobile equipment.
Perform related work as required.