THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Watsewater Plant Operator III. There is currently one vacancy in the Water Utilites Department.
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About Oceanside’s Water Utilities Department
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Operator III. This program is a part of the City’scriticalwastewater treatmentfunction at the San Luis Rey Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is an innovative and forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water & reliable wastewater collection & treatment services by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.
Wastewater Plant Operators are part of our collected effort to meet wastewater treatment quality standards and keep our plants running.
You should be excited about this opportunity because you will…
Masterprinciples & procedures of wastewater treatment plant operation
Operate a wide variety of modern wastewater treatment plant equipment
Maintain an efficient and well-functioning treatment plant
Utilize SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Software to monitor plant processes
We will may also rely on you for…
Preparing reports, working variable shifts andmaking sound and timely decisions.
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
This is the advanced journey level class within the Wastewater Plant Operator series. Employees within this class are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including overseeing the daily operations of the treatment plant on an assigned shift. Positions in this series are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the II level however, advancement is not based on time in grade but solely at the discretion of the Water Utilities Director and the organizational needs of the department.
A Wastewater Plant Operator performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties involved in the operation and upkeep of wastewater plant equipment, facilities, monitors plant for efficient operation and safety; monitors plant equipment for defects; reads meters, gauges and charts; regulates water flows in accordance with established procedures; adjusts and calibrates feed machinery for a variety of chemicals to keep treatment at prescribed standards; collects and labels water samples for chemical testing purposes; adjusts pump settings and chemical feed settings; maintains operating logs and records; operates and inspects plant equipment including pumps, valves, electric motors, switch gear, compressors, blowers, chlorinators, cloth filters, engines, cleans, maintains buildings; makes minor repairs; reports malfunctioning equipment; calls for maintenance assistance in the event of serious breakdowns; inspects equipment to determine operating condition and makes necessary adjustment; performs general maintenance and repair of equipment utilized in and around the plant; records instrument readings and changes charts; changes switches chemical tanks and cylinders, pumps; performs all necessary control tests and calculations to maintain efficient operations; performs plant start-up and shutdown; schedules preventive maintenance to equipment; conducts routine and special tests related to water quality and chemistry; orders repair parts, supplies, and laboratory chemicals; receives deliveries; responds to and answers citizens inquires and complaints; records results of test and other measurements and plots data on graphs; and performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services and activities of a wastewater treatment plant.
- Principles and procedures of wastewater treatment plant operations.
- Principles of supervision, training and plant administration.
- Basic principles of public relations.
- Rules, policies, regulations regarding the operation and maintenance of a wastewater plant.
- Chemical and biological reactions in the treatment process.
- Various computer applications including Microsoft Office, SCADA, and Computerized Maintenance Management Software.
- Mathematical principles.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:- Operate and maintain treatment plant facilities.
- Supervise, organize and review the work of staff on an assigned shift.
- Identify and implement efficient work practices and procedures.
- Collect a variety of water samples and conduct appropriate tests.
- Operate plant equipment and appropriate vehicles.
- Operate office equipment including computers.
- Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
- Interpret plant instruments and analyze laboratory data to make proper adjustments.
- Work independently and exercise individual judgment.
- Maintain and update accurate records.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
- Utilize various computer applications including Microsoft Office, SCADA, and Computerized Maintenance Management Software
- Work variable shifts, during weekends and holidays.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Experience: Three years of experience relative to the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in Wastewater Treatment Operations or a related field.
License/Certificate:- Possession of Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
Environmental Conditions: Wastewater treatment plant environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, electrical energy, radiant energy, toxic materials, and inclement weather conditions; work in or with water and wastewater.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; repeated bending; operating motorized equipment; shift work.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written examination, oral board interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain valid for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
