Wastewater Collections Operator Trainee - City of Oxnard, CA

*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*  

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Department is seeking a Wastewater Collections Operator Trainee. Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties assigned to classes in the Wastewater Collection Operator series including maintenance and repair of the wastewater and stormwater collection systems and flood control facilities and systems; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Swamping on a combination truck

• Assist with cleaning the wastewater collection system

• Setting up traffic control

• Participate in the inspection, maintenance, and operation of a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment

• Weed abatement on earthen channel

• Catch basin, culvert  and storm drain cleaning 

• Will be required to be on standby (on Call) also work in wet weather 

• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks and operates various motorized and mechanized equipment incidental to the duties of maintaining and 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;

• Opening and closing wastewater lines when necessary;

• Assist with operating and maintaining line inspection and video equipment to survey, open, and repair lines

• Performing concrete and other repairs;

• Removing debris and cleaning catch basins, beaches and ditches;

• Posting traffic control signs in work area when flooding occurs.

• As needed, assist plant operations staff to bypass operations and cleaning operations in wells, traps, lines, etc.

• Other related duties as assigned 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Plant Operator in that it functions in a training capacity prior to obtaining a Grade I Operator certification and performs minor, preventative equipment maintenance tasks.

WORK SCHEDULE:  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. This position may be required to be available for additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. This position is governed by overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.