Wastewater Collections Operator Trainee

The City of Oxnard's Wastewater Division is seeking a Wastewater Collections Operator Trainee. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of entry‑level and semi‑skilled tasks within the Wastewater Collection Operator series. Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance and repair of wastewater and stormwater collection systems, as well as flood control facilities and infrastructure. The successful candidate will learn and apply all relevant policies, procedures, and safe work practices associated with the position while developing the knowledge and skills needed for career advancement within the division.

• Swamping on a combination truck
• Assist with cleaning the wastewater collection system
• Set up traffic control
• Participate in the inspection, maintenance, and operation of a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment
• Weed abatement on the earthen channel
• Catch basin, culvert, and storm drain cleaning
• Required to be available for on‑call duty and work in wet weather conditions
• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks and operate various motorized and mechanized equipment incidental to the duties of maintaining an effective wastewater system for the City.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed
• Participate in maintenance for wastewater collection, storm water, and flood control facilities;
• Open and close wastewater lines when necessary
• Assist with operating and maintaining line inspection and video equipment to survey, open, and repair lines
• Perform concrete and other repairs
• Remove debris and clean catch basins, beaches, and ditches
• Post traffic control signs in the work area when flooding occurs.
• Assist plant operations staff to bypass operations and cleaning operations in wells, traps, lines, etc., as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

Utilities Field Technician

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.

Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 6:30 am to 3:00 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 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.

Work may involve exposure to environments requiring the use of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE). Employees must be able to properly wear and utilize required PPE, meet respiratory fit‑testing requirements, and pass periodic medical evaluations in accordance with applicable safety regulations. Employees will be required to be fit‑ready during emergency situations.

• 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…