Water Distribution Operator in Training

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Water Division Department is seeking a Water Distribution Operator in Training to work with team members within the Distribution group. Under general supervision, the Water Operator-in-Training performs various entry-level work characterized by a routine, unskilled, and often repetitive nature. Work is closely supervised, and changes or deviations are explained in detail. This class is the first level in a five-level Utilities Field Operations Series devoted to the specialized maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems and meter-reading operations and repair. Incumbents perform semi-skilled tasks in meter reading and customer service. Work may include investigating leaks and making repair recommendations; performing recordkeeping; performing basic maintenance; reading meters; assisting with customer service and utility billing processes; and adhering to safety policies and procedures. This classification is distinguished from the Utilities Field Technician, Senior in that it performs semi-skilled work in obtaining and recording meter readings and providing routine customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of related maintenance and/or repair experience and customer service
Valid Class C California Driver's License
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

Possession of a valid Water Distribution Grade 1 Certification by the California State Water Resources Control Board within 12 months of hire.
Possession of a valid Water Distribution Grade 2 Certification by the California State Water Resources Control Board within 24 months of hire.
Valid California Class A Driver's License within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Learns to operate hand, pneumatic and mechanical tools and perform minor preventative maintenance and repairs and replacement of the water system.
Learns to read and install water meters and other system appurtenances.
Learns to collect samples and perform simple tests for regulator compliances.
Performs general plant, building, and ground preventative maintenance throughout the facility.
Learns and assists in traffic control and set up.
Performs routine fire hydrant maintenance including painting and replacing caps and locks.
Takes and records meter readings on assigned routes; reviews consistency of meter readings and reports unusual incidents or inconsistent readings; maintains meter boxes and reports defects in water meters.
Delivers notices regarding delinquent accounts and returned checks; closes and locks meters on delinquent accounts.
Reports rules and regulations violations related to water consumption; reviews and reports conditions that require a rate change for utility services.
Identifies addresses for new service and provided notice related to service application process; turns water service on for new customers; obtains weekly route information from system.
Performs data entry; assists in updating and maintaining meter account information and related files.
Receives and responds to inquiries and concerns from the public; provides general information on procedures and processes; refers complex inquiries and requests to appropriate resource.