SUMMARY
Under the direction of the District’s Utility Systems Manager, the Utility System Operator I, II, & III support the District’s Utility System Manager in operating and maintaining the District’s water, sewer, solid waste, lighting, and facilities infrastructure including skilled and unskilled work associated with infrastructure repairs, rehabilitation, and light construction activities and during emergencies. This position is in a field environment, with exposure to weather, traffic, and other hazardous conditions, extensive contact with the general public in a customer service environment. Functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for strenuous physical activities and extensive physical labor.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; CalPERS retirement; paid vacation, sick time, bereavement leaves, jury duty time, paid standby time if residence is within 30 minutes of the District; and work clothing and boot allowances.
The current pay ranges:
Utility Systems Operator I is $23.81 - $30.41 per hour
Utility System Operator II is $25.58 – $32.67
Utility Systems Operator III is $27.50 - $35.11, depending on prior work experience
The position is eligible for representation by the Service Employees International Union, Local 620 (SEIU 620). Must possess a California Class C driver’s license at the time of employment and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A driver’s license within six months of employment. Must obtain a Grade D1 certificate issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board and a Water Treatment Operator Grade TI certificate issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within 24 months of employment. Bilingual employees may be eligible for 5% additional pay.
How to Apply
Interested individuals can apply by completing a job application, which can be obtained at www.oceanocsd.org, by calling the District office at 805-481-6730, or by visiting the District office at 1655 Front Street, Oceano, California, 93445.
Applications will be accepted until the job has been filled. Starting on May 5, 2025, the district will review applications weekly. The District will screen the applicants and interview potential candidates until a final candidate has been selected, offered, and accepted the position.
