Description
Highlights of the position:
Make a direct impact on your community
Play a key role in maintaining 415 miles of wastewater collection mains and 8,300 manholes
Be part of the division responsible for inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations
Opportunity to work in a team environment and interact regularly with multiple divisions within the Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Utilities Maintenance Worker Trainee/I/II for the Wastewater division. Depending upon the candidates' qualifications, the vacancy will be filled at either the Utilities Maintenance Worker Trainee or Level I or Level II. The successful candidate will work at the City’s Municipal Service Center in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks.
Primary responsibilities:
Perform a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair duties as it relates to the water and wastewater collection systems
Perform light and heavy manual labor
Inspect and perform maintenance on various pump and lift stations
Operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
Experience in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work
The ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more
Pride in their personal work product; demonstrate initiative, and be safety conscious
Proficient computer skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent customer service skills
Attention to detail and accuracy with recordkeeping
A team player approach and motivation; affinity for new challenges
A valid Class C California driver’s license
Requirements:
Trainee Level: Ability to obtain and maintain certification through the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as a Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 within 18 months of employment. Ability to obtain a valid Class B California driver’s license with tanker endorsement within six months of employment.
Level I: Possession of, and ability to maintain, certification through the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as a Water Distribution Operator Grade D1. Ability to obtain a valid Class B California driver’s license with tanker endorsement within six months of employment.
Level II: Possession of, and ability to maintain, certification through the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as a Water Distribution Operator Grade D1. State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as a Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 is preferred. A valid Class B California driver’s license with tanker endorsement.
Perform after-hours emergency work on an “as needed” basis and on-call duties on a rotating basis. Must be able to respond to on-call responsibilities at the Municipal Service Center within 30 minutes.
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Special Requirement:
Classification is part of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) program and is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). Pre-employment and random drug testing are requirements of the program.
Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) to obtain a valid Class B California driver's license
In accordance with Cal/OSHA regulations, to get an airtight face seal while working with a respirator, employees in this position are required to be clean-shaven (no beards, long mustaches, long sideburns, or lengthy head hair).
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: Recruitment may close at any time. Open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been received.
First review of candidates: Monday, February 24, 2025
