Job Description
The City of Oxnard’s Water Division is seeking a Water Treatment Operator II to become part of the Water Division Team. The Water Treatment Operator II is part of the Oxnard Water Division Team and reports directly to the Water Treatment Seniors. This position is a member of a dedicated service oriented team where collaboration, leadership and growth are promoted at all levels. The Water Divisions priority is to provide safe and reliable drinking water to our customers and the highest level of customer service.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Operate under supervision the water treatment reverse osmosis treatment plant
- Perform routine sampling to ensure compliance and proper operations
- Operate groundwater wells for proper blending
- Perform routine inspections and checklists
- Test water quality parameters
- Monitor and preform equipment and analyzer calibrations
- Utilize SCADA platform to effectively operate and oversee plant and well operations alarms and trends to head off operational issues and respond accordingly
Payroll/Classification Title: Plant Operator, Senior
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Plant Operator in that it performs skilled, journey-level plant operations and plant maintenance work.
WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. 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. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay. This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
- Performs skilled journey-level plant operations and maintenance work; performs operation and maintenance of plant systems, processes and/or equipment related to assignment area.
- Monitors systems, processes and equipment; gathers and records data and information used to ensure proper equipment operations or to determine required maintenance; calibrates equipment and makes equipment adjustments.
- Performs equipment inspections and maintains inspection records; maintains and cleans various equipment, facility areas and grounds; maintains safe and clean site working conditions. Enters and maintains work records, data, files and activity logs; performs basic analysis of data and information; prepares plant operation performance reporting and other documentation.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification: EDUCATION: - High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: - Two (2) years of treatment plant or water utility operations experience.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: - Valid California Department of Drinking Water, Water Treatment Operator T2 Certificate.
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record may be required.
- Certifications in First Aid/CPR and the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are required within the first year of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors
APPLICATION PROCESS: - Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
- Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
- Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.
There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department. Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore 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.
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.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must 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. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 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. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brenna Perteet at brenna.perteet@oxnard.org.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Monday to Thursday,