- Operate a variety of hand and power tools and related equipment, in addition to properly caring for tools, materials, supplies and similar equipment.
- Use modern office equipment including computer software applications related to the field of work.
- Utilize exceptional customer service and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to cultivate professional business partnerships and inspire team collaboration.
- Operate equipment and materials used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water or wastewater systems and facilities.
- Interpret and apply pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Adherence to District personnel rules, policies and labor contract provisions.
- Think creatively and seek alternative solutions in order to produce results that benefit the District and its internal and external customers.
- Knowledge of principles related to the assigned function of the incumbent such as hydraulics, mathematics, water quality, construction, SCADA systems, pipeline construction, meter installation, and industrial electric.
- Working knowledge of water or wastewater systems, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation component of the systems.
- Adhere to organizational practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
- Use principles of effective safety practices including the use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.
- Define and explain key processes and business requirements within the department.
- Assist with implementing department business plans, processes and performance measures, ensuring that they align with the District's Strategic Plan.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
- Coordinate operations of the assigned area of responsibility with other District departments
- Operate computerized telemetry terminals.
- Read and interpret blueprints, construction designs and drawings and electrical schematics.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications outlined below:
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Job Title
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Education
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Experience
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Operations Technician IV
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~Equivalent to High School Diploma; completion or enrollment in a wastewater or related course at an accredited college or online program
~ 18 semester units or formal apprenticeship may substitute for six months of experience for Ops Tech II or above.
~ 24 semester units or formal apprenticeship may substitute for one year of experience for Ops Tech II or above.
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Minimum 3 years of experience performing duties outlined in this job posting.
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Minimum Certification/License Requirements
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Job Function
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Required Certification
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DMV Class
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Wastewater Treatment
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Wastewater Operator Grade III Certification or higher.
(Wastewater Grade IV Certification preferred.) |
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Certifications: Wastewater Operator = California State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
Supplemental Information:
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All groups in the series may be required and medically able to wear respiratory and fall protection, to be annually fit tested, confined space entry trained, and maintain facial hair such that it does not interfere with any respirator or SCBA sealing surface. Each may be required to be a member of the confined space rescue team at the sole discretion of the District.
Physical: Employees are regularly required to operate equipment, machinery, controls and tools; perform manual labor, work overhead, frequently grasp, hold and reach; frequently walk, stand, squat, twist and bend; frequently climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds or 100 pounds with assistance; constantly use overall color vision plus hand, eye, and feet coordination; and frequently hear and talk, in person and on the phone. Employees may be required and medically able to wear respiratory and fall protection equipment.
Mental: Employees should possess the ability to speak, read, and write English, in addition to exercising math and computer aptitude as required. Employees work under pressure with frequent interruptions while communicating and interacting with a variety of District personnel, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. The ability to explain, interpret, and apply related rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and work on multiple concurrent assignments, often within tight timeframes using good business judgment is necessary.
Environmental: Employees primarily work outside with exposure to various weather conditions and regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is typically loud. Employees may work in confined spaces and may be exposed to fumes, vapors, dust, sewage, toxic or caustic chemicals. Employees may work in areas with poisonous plants and/or venomous or threatening animals or insects. Incumbents are expected to use principles of effective safety practices including the use of personal protective equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.
Western is a tobacco free campus prohibiting smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products in any District vehicle and building, which includes any building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied, by the District, including, Headquarters, the Operations Center, and any remote facilities owned, leased and/or operated by the District.
