Wastewater Operator III

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking a Wastewater Operator III to work with team members within the Operations group as well as the Maintenance, Collections, and Laboratory staff. Under general supervision, the Wastewater Operator III performs a variety of advanced journey-level duties, such as monitoring, operation, inspection, and minor maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Wastewater Operator series, including the operation of treatment system equipment and processes, facility and equipment upkeep in order to assure compliance with applicable discharge permits.
• Monitors plant and field processes, including solids processing; monitors computer alarms, instruments, gauges, and meters for process control.
• Instructs others and takes meter, gauge, and control panel readings and observes variations in operating conditions; interprets readings; monitors and changes flows, and processes within established parameters; reports readings and processing changes on operation logs and records.
• Collects samples and performs routine biological and chemical tests/analyses, records sampling and test results, prepares samples for testing in the central laboratory as needed; analyzes and evaluates in-house laboratory results, data, and procedures and takes corrective action as appropriate.
• Uses Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on a daily basis. Updates and maintains O&M manuals and SOPs to reflect actual working conditions.
• Makes recommendations for improving plant operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. 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, Senior in that it performs advanced journey-level plant operations and plant maintenance work and may serve as a lead worker by assigning and reviewing work and providing guidance to others in the absence of a Shift Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE: The Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant is staffed 24/7, 365 days per year, including weekends. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED and
• Three (3) years of treatment plant operation experience

LICENSING/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• First Aid/CPR certification is required within the first year of employment.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record may be required.
• Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.

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 accommodations 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.