Wastewater Operator in Training

City of Oxnard • Oxnard, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking a Wastewater Operator in Training to work with team members within the Operations group as well as the Maintenance, Collections, and Laboratory staff. Under general supervision, the Wastewater Operator-in-Training performs various entry-level work characterized by a routine and often repetitive nature. Work is closely supervised, and changes or deviations are explained in detail. The Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant is staffed 24/7, 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays. The Operations group works a 5/40 schedule. Individuals may be assigned to any of the following shifts: Day-7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Swing-3:30 pm to 11:30 pm; or Grave- 11:30 pm to 7:30 am. Days off may not necessarily fall on a traditional weekend, Saturday/Sunday. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. Employees may be required to work rotational stand-by assignments outside of normal working hours and report to work on a callback basis, as needed, within a designated response time. Standby assignments are at the discretion of the Division Head.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Candidates must be 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.

Nice To Haves

• A three-unit college semester course in math, science, or Wastewater.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, and engines typically used in wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to monitor plant and field processes, including solids processing; monitor computer alarm instruments, gauges, and meters for process control.
• Learn to keep operation logs and records, including meter and gauge readings.
• Learn to collect samples and perform routine biological and chemical tests/analyses, record sampling and test results, and prepare samples for testing in the central laboratory as needed.
• Perform general plant, building, and grounds preventative maintenance throughout the facility.
• Performs routine tasks related to plant operations and works in a training capacity to gain skills required; learns to operate and perform minor preventative maintenance and lubrication of wastewater treatment plant equipment which may include: electric motors, filters, engines, commuting devices and other related equipment and processes.
• Receives training in the collection of samples and basic laboratory testing for process control procedures; receives training in the changing of chlorine cylinders.
• Learns to maintain operation logs and records, including obtaining and documenting meter and gauge readings.
• Performs general plant, building and ground preventative maintenance and cleaning; performs housekeeping duties and receives training in the cleaning of clarifiers, aeration basins and wet wells.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational Incentive: The City offers an educational incentive award program for all employees, except classifications requiring a Bachelor’s Degree, that complete 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements for the position. The educational incentive is a 2.5 % increase in base wages.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees receive reimbursement of educational expenses including the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books at a rate of 50% for work related coursework. The maximum benefit is $500.00 per fiscal year.
• Certification Pay: The City will pay one hundred dollars ($100) per pay period differential to employees who receive a Treatment Certificate T3 , T4, TS, a Distribution Operator Certificate, D3 , D4, D5, or a Wastewater Operator Certificate Grade III, IV, V, or a Collections Systems Maintenance Certification Grade III that is at least one (1) level above the minimum requirement of the classification they are occupying.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED