STATION MAINTENANCE OPERATOR II

About the role

The Station Maintenance Operator II is responsible for performing skilled station maintenance and operational support activities to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the District’s lift stations, pump stations, and related facilities. This position is classified as Station Maintenance Operator II (Non-Exempt) and is part of the Station Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance activities at lift stations, pump stations, and related facilities with minimal supervision.
• Conduct inspections of station equipment and facilities to identify maintenance, safety, or operational issues and take appropriate corrective action within assigned authority.
• Apply District standard operating procedures, safety practices, and maintenance standards consistently in assigned work.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles used in station maintenance activities.
• Respond to operational issues, alarms, or service needs during assigned shifts or on-call periods as directed.
• Absorb documentation, logs, and work records related to station maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding work progress, equipment conditions, and safety concerns.
• Provide functional assistance and guidance to entry-level operators as assigned.
• Participate in assigned after-hours standby and on-call rotations, responding to emergency maintenance and operational needs within required timeframes.
• Support system reliability by identifying and addressing routine operational and maintenance issues.

Requirements

• Knowledge of station equipment, preventive maintenance practices, and safety procedures.
• Ability to independently perform maintenance tasks following established procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to operational issues within assigned authority.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use basic computer systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide guidance to lower-level staff as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience performing station maintenance, pump station, lift station operations, or related mechanical or facilities maintenance work is required.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain, a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I certification is required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment and maintain, a valid California Class B driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements and a satisfactory driving record is required.

Skills

• Knowledge of station equipment, preventive maintenance practices, and safety procedures.
• Ability to independently perform maintenance tasks following established procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to operational issues within assigned authority.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use basic computer systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide guidance to lower-level staff as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation – 80 hours per year to start, increases annually with a max of 360 hours.
• Sick Leave – 96 hours per year with no cap.
• Holidays – 8 fixed paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays.
• Medical insurance coverage, choice of six plans available for employee and dependents with a minimal monthly contribution.
• Dental and Vision insurance coverage available for employee and dependents at no cost to employee.
• Employee funded flexible spending account (FSA).
• District funded Health Savings Account (HSA) - combined with CDHP.
• Life/AD&D Insurance – District paid benefit. 2X Annual Salary with maximum benefit of $500,000 group term life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance – District pays full premium.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – District matches maximum of $1,600 annually.
• Retail – defined benefit plan through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Public Employee Pension Reform Act applied to new hires effective January 1, 2013.
• New employees are enrolled at the 2% @ 62.
• "Classic Members" applies to employees hired or within CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013.
• 2% @ 55.

Pay

• Salary range TBD.

Schedule

• Work schedule is 4, 10-hour days – Monday through Thursday.