Stormwater Maintenance Technician

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking a Stormwater Maintenance Technician. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties within the Wastewater Collection Operator series, primarily supporting the maintenance of the stormwater drainage system and flood control facilities. The Stormwater Maintenance Technician assists wastewater collection operators as needed and demonstrates a strong understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods related to assigned responsibilities.

• Primary responsibilities include the maintenance of the separate storm sewer system, including over 50 miles of earthen drainage channels, 2400 catch basins, and 170 miles of storm drain pipes
• Secondary responsibilities include assisting the Wastewater Collection Operators, Treatment Plant Operators, Treatment Plant Maintenance staff, and Source Control group with duties as assigned

• Weed abatement on earthen channel
• Catch basin, culvert and storm drain cleaning
• Maintenance and operation of various motorized and mechanized equipment
• Removal of debris and cleaning of catch basins, beaches and ditches
• Documenting maintenance activities using GIS and other computer-based technology
• Setting up traffic control for normal maintenance operations
• Posting traffic control signs in work area when flooding occurs
• Working overtime during rain events

• Swamping on a combination truck
• Assist with cleaning the wastewater collection system
• Will be required to work during wet weather events
• Opening and closing wastewater lines when necessary
• Assist with operating and maintaining line inspection and video equipment
• Assist plant operations staff and plant maintenance staff on an as-needed basis
• Other related duties as assigned

Utilities Field Technician

Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

This classification is distinguished from the Utilities Field Technician, Senior in that it performs unskilled and semi-skilled work.

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 area of 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.

• 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…