THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

About Oceanside’s Water Utilities Department

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, and environmental sustainability by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for Utility Worker Grades II in the Water Field Maintenance Crew.

About the position

This position is integral to the water field crew and ensures the reliability of our water pipeline system by providing proactive and emergency maintenance and repairs to water mains, hydrants, valves, meters and many other components of in-field water infrastructure.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• A Water Distribution Operator Grade II certification issued by California State Water Resources Control Board

• Possession of an appropriate, valid Class A California driver’s license

Required Experience:

• Two years of experience relative to the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of city water systems

• Proper use of safety testing equipment used, and safety precautions and practices necessary in working with tools and equipment.
• Equipment, tools and methods used in water or sewer line installation, maintenance and repair.
• Basic mathematics.
• Traffic control safety and confined space safety procedures.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations; rules, policies, and regulations regarding the operation and maintenance of water distribution or a wastewater treatment plant.
• Construction and repair methods, practices and principles, equipment and tools used in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of City water and sewer systems.
• Basic principles of public relations.

• Operate a variety of tools and heavy equipment, plant equipment and appropriate vehicles.
• Perform the more difficult semi-skilled duties associated with a particular skilled craft or crafts.
• Perform strenuous manual labor at locations usually open and exposed to all weather conditions.
• Work in closely confined spaces while wearing a respirator.
• Safely operate a variety of light to medium weight vehicles and equipment.
• Identify and implement efficient work practices and procedures.
• Write and keep a variety of detailed records.
• Lead the work of a field crew.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Work variable shifts, during weekends, holidays and emergencies.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Selection Process:All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include a written and/or oral examination to assess job-related education, experience and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective candidates will undergo a background reference check and a medical examination, a 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.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED ORREVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.