WATER/SEWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 2024 (Extended Deadline)

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WATER/SEWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 2024 (Extended Deadline)

Salary

$4,903.98 - $5,959.60 Monthly

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Full-Time (Probationary)

Job Number

0324-06784

Department

Municipal Utilities

Opening Date

04/07/2024

Closing Date

5/8/2024 5:30 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:

$4,903.98 - $5,148.28 - $5,406.72 - $5,676.72 - $5,959.60

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TENATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBD

The City of Stockton's Municipal Utilities Department currently has a vacancy for the Water/Sewer Equipment Operator position. The incumbents will typically work a 9/80 schedule 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every other Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with alternating Fridays off.

Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Operations and Maintenance Unit.

T his list may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting and a medical evaluation which includes drug screen, back evaluation, and spirometry.

Under general supervision, operates and maintains a variety of complex motorized construction equipment used in the construction and maintenance of underground pipelines and other related projects; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a skilled single level class in the operation of heavy equipment for the Municipal Utilities Department. It is distinguished from the Senior Collection Systems Operator, or Senior Water Systems Operator, as appropriate, which is the first-line supervisor, responsible for a variety of maintenance activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and two years of Journey Level experience in water distribution systems or sewer maintenance work at a level equivalent to the City's classes of Collection Systems Operator (Journey Level) or Water Systems Operator (Journey Level). Training or experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class A California driver license including endorsement N.

• If assigned to the Water Division, must obtain a Hazardous Materials Endorsement from the California Department of Motor Vehicles prior to completion of the probationary period.

• If assigned to the Water Division, must possess a Grade D1 Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board prior to completion of the probationary period.

• If assigned to the Water Division, must successfully complete the designated number of contact hours (e.g. continuing education/training requirements) as determined by the California State Water Resources Control Board to maintain the required certification. Certification is required as a condition of continued employment with the City of Stockton. Failure to comply with the regulations pertaining to Distribution Operator Certification will result in termination of employment.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a practical, training and evaluation, or written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

Notes:

• After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.

• Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.

• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders or accept emails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.