Water Distribution Operator

Utilities Field Technician, Senior

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking qualified Water Distribution Operators to join the Water Division team. Reporting directly to the Water Distribution Chief Operator, this position plays an essential role in the operation and maintenance of the City's water distribution system. As a member of a dedicated, service-focused team, the Water Distribution Operator will work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, leadership, and professional development at every level. The Water Division is committed to providing the community with safe, reliable drinking water while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, and skid steers
• Perform routine distribution maintenance on water system appurtenances
• Install, repair, and replace water services, water mains, water meters, and other distribution appurtenances
• Work in traffic and provide traffic control, and set up appropriate traffic control signs, barricades, and message boards
• Provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers
• Train new staff members on maintenance procedures
• Keep abreast of current water regulation and safety requirements
• Work in trenches and confined spaces
• Perform on-call duties and after-hours work as necessary

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Utilities Field Technician, Senior

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Utilities Field Technician in that it performs skilled inspection, maintenance, and repair work of assigned equipment, and may serve as a lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning and monitoring the work of others.

WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work schedule is a 4/10 work schedule, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, or Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. 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 are required to work rotational stand-by assignments outside of normal working hours and report to work on a callback basis, as needed, within an hour designated response time. Standby assignments are at the discretion of the Division Head.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of related utilities maintenance and/or repair experience
• Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution D1 Certification upon hire
• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• Valid California Class A Driver's License within 12 months of hire
• California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution D2 Certification within 12 months of hire
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation
• Some positions may require a polygraph exam
• Select positions may require a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation
• 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
• If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered
• This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay
• 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
• The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities