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.

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.

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.

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