Wastewater Operator ( I, II, III, Senior)

American Water Works Association; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Pay

Job summary

The City of Oxnard is seeking qualified Wastewater Operators to join the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations team. Openings include Operator I, II, III, and Senior Wastewater Operator, with opportunities across different levels to support safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations.

Operators will work with Operations, Maintenance, Collections, and Laboratory staff to monitor, analyze, and optimize treatment processes, perform routine sampling, and maintain detailed records and

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater treatment operations and monitoring systems.
• Ability to operate and interpret meters, gauges, and control panels.
• Knowledge of CMMS and WIMS systems such as Hach WIMS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate wastewater treatment systems to meet discharge permits.
• Take readings from meters, gauges, and control panels and adjust processes within parameters.
• Collect samples and perform routine biological, chemical, and field analyses; record results.
• Maintain operation logs, shift reports, sampling records, regulatory records and other documentation.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs of plant equipment.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and assist in audits.
• Provide training to other operators as applicable.
• Enter and analyze information using CMMS and Hach WIMS.
• Support inventory and supply needs to keep operations uninterrupted.

Job description

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Operations team at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. We are recruiting for multiple levels within the Wastewater Operator series, including Wastewater Operator I, II, III, and Senior Wastewater Operator.

Wastewater Operators work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Collections, and Laboratory staff to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the City's wastewater treatment facilities and processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Depending on classification and level of responsibility, duties may include:

• Monitor and operate wastewater treatment systems, equipment, and processes to maintain compliance with applicable discharge permits.
• Monitor plant and field processes, including solids processing, computer alarms, instruments, gauges, meters, and control panels.
• Take and interpret meter, gauge, and control panel readings; monitor and adjust flows and processes within established operating parameters.
• Collect wastewater and process samples and perform routine biological, chemical, and field analyses; record and evaluate results and take appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain accurate operation logs, shift reports, sampling records, regulatory records, and other operational documentation.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, housekeeping, and minor maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities.
• Use and maintain Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update documentation as needed.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and coordinate with Maintenance staff when mechanical or electrical repairs are required.
• Evaluate plant operations, process performance, flows, loadings, laboratory data, and equipment status and make operational adjustments to maintain compliance and optimize treatment efficiency.
• Identify operational problems and implement or recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Provide instruction, work direction, and on-the-job training to other operators and support staff, as applicable.
• Conduct audits of operational logs and crew rounds and coordinate plant shutdowns and preventive maintenance activities.
• Enter, maintain, retrieve, and analyze operational and maintenance information using computerized systems, including CMMS and Hach WIMS.
• Support inventory monitoring and coordinate materials, chemical, and supply needs to support uninterrupted plant operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The City is recruiting at multiple levels within the Wastewater Operator series, providing opportunities for candidates with varying levels of wastewater treatment experience, certifications, and technical expertise.

Wastewater Operator I

Performs semi-skilled and skilled operational, monitoring, sampling, maintenance, and housekeeping duties under general supervision.

Wastewater Operator II

Performs more advanced treatment plant operations, process monitoring, sampling and analysis, troubleshooting, and operational adjustments, with greater responsibility for maintaining treatment processes within established parameters.

Wastewater Operator III

Performs advanced journey-level wastewater treatment operations, including process monitoring and adjustments, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and providing instruction to other staff.

Senior Wastewater Operator

Performs advanced operational and lead responsibilities, including evaluating plant performance, implementing real-time process adjustments, troubleshooting operational issues, coordinating with Maintenance and Collections, conducting operational audits, and providing work direction and training to operators and support staff.

BENEFITS

Depending on classification and eligibility, employees represented by the IUOE may be eligible for:

Educational Incentive: 2.5% increase in base wages for completion of 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements.
Tuition Reimbursement: 50% reimbursement of eligible work-related educational expenses, up to $500 per fiscal year for full-time employees.
Certification Pay: $100 per pay period differential for qualifying certifications that are at least one level above the minimum certification requirement of the classification.

Each classification has its own minimum qualifications, education, experience, certification, and/or other requirements. Applicants should review the specific City of Oxnard job bulletin for the position they are interested in to determine the applicable requirements.