Power Production Operator

Power Production Operator

Salary

$58,906.02 - $90,115.17 Annually

Location

Wastewater Treatment Plant: 6001 South Perkins Road, Oxnard, CA, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2130-PW-2608

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

The City of Oxnards Public Works Department is seeking a Power Production Operator with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Public Works team. This individual must be comfortable performing routine maintenance and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of operating procedures for heavy equipment maintenance. This position will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the proper work order of treatment plant enginators.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled tasks operating and maintaining enginators and ancillary equipment used for power production purposes; performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair; establishes and maintains work procedures and methods associated with assigned duties; performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Performs routine, preventive and emergency maintenance and repair of assigned treatment plant equipment.

• Performs routine rounds and inspections of equipment.

• Checks and records fluid levels, temperatures, pressures and vacuums.

• Drains moisture traps and air receivers.

• Flushes strainers and heat recovery systems drain lines.

• Checks co-generation for import/export loading.

• Adjusts and balances load-sharing voltages, amperes and hertz; records both electrical and mechanical readings.

• Makes reports and keep log book records and equipment history cards up to date; coordinates with maintenance crew and operations crew

• Draws oil samples, performs weekly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance and complete work orders.

• Removes watt hour and watt hour demand meters from service for annual calibration and reinstall.

• Prepares annual reports.

• Troubleshoots and make routing and emergency repairs; responds to emergency and standby calls.

• Improves/Fabricates parts for installation of new components.

• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Plant Maintenance Specialist

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Plant Maintenance Specialist, Senior in that it performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The normal work week is Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. Employees may be required to work rotational stand-by assignments outside of normal working hours and report to work on a callback basis, as needed, within a designated response time. Standby assignments are at the discretion of the Division Head. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

Essential Functions

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair and/or operation of plant process and control equipment, pumps and/or lift stations; adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance; calibrates and/or services equipment according to plans and specifications; assists with general operations work.
• Monitors equipment and performs inspections; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and addresses issues; schedules repairs; assists in general housekeeping tasks.
• Prepares and submits reports; reviews parts, materials, and equipment needs and initiates requests.
• Assists with special projects; evaluates equipment failures; performs emergency repairs, as needed.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to power production may be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining power production equipment;

• Performing preventative maintenance;

• Performing inspections, troubleshooting and repair work;

• Recording and tracking data;

• Preparing reports; Calibrating equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Three (3) years of related maintenance experience including specialized and directly related vocational training.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

General Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them. If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with you. Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Raul Almanza at raul.almanza@oxnard.org.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Retirement Contributions:

New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation Time:

Full time employees accrue vacation time at a rate of 4.39 - 8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Sick Time:

Full time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.

Bilingual Pay:

A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Educational Incentive:

For positions that do not require a Bachelors Degree, the City offers an educational incentive award of 2.5% for employees that complete 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements for the position.

Health and Dental:

Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The Citys contribution to medical coverage is outlined below:

Level One - For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City's monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two.

Level Two - For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $2,054.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will provide $66.80 per month towards dental insurance.

Life Insurance:

City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Deferred Compensation:

The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Tuition Reimbursement:

Full-time employees receive reimbursement of educational expenses including the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books at a rate of 50% for work related coursework up to a maximum of $500 per fiscal year.

Holidays:

The City observes 12 holidays per year

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your years of maintenance experience:

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This position requires on-call/standby availability with a 45-minute response time. Can you be on site within 45 minutes?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Oxnard

Address 300 West Third St

Oxnard, California, 93030

Phone (805) 385-7590

Website http://www.oxnard.org