Operations & Telemetry Technician I

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the System Operations & Telemetry Manager, the Operations & Telemetry Technician is a hybrid position representing the District’s vision for a holistic approach to operations, serving System Operations, Telemetry, and Water Quality. Time allocated between the teams will be determined according to organizational need and priorities. This position requires a person who is deliberate about teamwork and professionalism, is flexible, can work independently, is a good listener, and can express ideas and exercise good judgement in analyzing situations and making decisions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

System Operations

• Collect water samples and perform standard lab analyses;
• Operate groundwater treatment and monitoring facilities;
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on pumps, valves, and meters;
• Conduct daily inspections of production facilities and monitor site safety;
• Respond to and resolve customer water quality service requests.

Telemetry/Instrumentation

• Test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain electronic systems and controllers;
• Integrate SCADA and radio communication networks;
• Install electrical systems, including housings, wires, conduits, controllers and switchboards;
• Perform periodic electrical/electronic preventative maintenance, repair of the District’s water systems equipment, motor control programmable logic controllers, networking hardware, chlorine analyzers, etc.

Water Quality & Additional Duties

• ·Perform periodic electrical/electronic preventative maintenance, repair of the District’s water systems equipment, motor control programmable logic controllers, networking hardware, chlorine analyzers, etc.;
• Ensure proper chain of custody and perform lab analysis;
• Support project communication between System Operations and other divisions.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

• Possession of a CA State Class C driver’s license. 
• Possession of a D3 and T2 certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (within 6 months of hire).

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of equivalent experience and/or education that provides the required knowledge and abilities would be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: 2 years of field maintenance experience in water treatment, telemetry, or distribution systems;
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, water technology, management science, public administration, or related field.

 BENEFITS

• Salary range is $63,888 – $85,860
• 12 Paid Holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 9/80 Workweek
• $300 annual wellness stipend
• 88 hrs Sick Leave and 80 hrs Vacation Accrual
• Comprehensive Medical (Anthem BC HMO + 1), Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• CalPERS Pension – 2%@55 for Classic Members, 2%@62 for PEPRA

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume and completed employment application available at www.cvwd.com/employment, where a complete job description is available. Applications can be hand delivered or sent to employment@cvwd.com. The filing deadline is November 25, 2024 at Noon.