COLLECTION SYSTEMS OPERATOR - Entry Level

Salary : $66,724.08 - $73,560.48 Annually

Location : City of Stockton, CA

Job Type : Full-Time (Probationary)

Job Number : 0325-06728

Department : Municipal Utilities

Opening Date : 03 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 27 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

DEFINITION

OPEN / PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES :

Effective 7 / 1 / 2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

FUTURE INCENTIVES :

Employee employed as of 7 / 1 / 2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE : Week of December 3, 2023 (Candidates must appear in person for the examination).

The City of Stockton's Municipal Utilities Department is looking to fill a vacancy for the Collection Systems 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 will also be required to work rotating shifts, off-hour shifts (9 : 30 a.m. - 8 : 00 p.m.), weekends, holidays, occasionally perform stand-by duties and respond to emergency situations.

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

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE :

The position is eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you qualify for Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final closing date (see supplemental questionnaire for details in submitting DD-214 copy).

Collection Systems Operator performs a variety of collection system construction, maintenance, video inspection and customer services work; as experience is gained incumbents plan, assign, and review the work of crews engaged in collection system activities work; performs related work as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience :

Possession of a high school diploma or GED AND one (1) year of work experience in sewer construction or maintenance work.

Other Requirements :

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver's license within one year from date of hire.
• Must possess strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and to perform sustained physical labor.
• Must be willing to work out-of-doors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to unpleasant and hazardous materials, chemicals and gases, in confined spaces, wearing self-contained breathing equipment; heavy traffic and other hazards.
• Must be willing to work overtime and off-hour shifts in emergency situations.
• Must be willing to work with the constituents and odors associated with wastewater.

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 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.

NOTE :

The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees are required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of the City. New employees will have three months from their date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.

BARGAINING UNIT :

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UNIT - MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

NOTE : Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect,

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.

Questions #3 through #11 require a "Yes" or "No" response. Please note a "No" response may result in the rejection of your application. I understand and agree with the above statement.

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

Do you possess, or can you obtain prior to employment, a valid California Class C driver's license?

Incumbents must obtain and maintain a California Class A driver's license within one year from date of hire. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

Incumbents must possess the physical strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and to perform sustained physical labor. Do you understand and meet this requirement?

Incumbents will be required to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts, standy-by, and off hour shifts as needed or in emergency situations. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

Incumbents will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to unpleasant and hazardous materials, chemicals and gases, in confined spaces, wearing self-contained breathing equipment; heavy traffic and other hazards. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

Incumbents will be required to to work with the constituents, hazards, and odors associated with human waste and wastewater. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

Employees within this classification are designated as a "key responder." Designated on-call emergency personnel are expected to adhere to the residency requirement policy of the City of Stockton which states they must reside within a geographic area from City Hall which can be reached in forty-five (45) minutes. Employees will have three months from their date of hire to comply with this policy. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

Do you possess one year of full-time, paid, work experience in sewer construction or maintenance work? (e.g. plumbing construction, plumbing maintenance, property maintenance). Note : A 'No' Response will result in the rejection of your application.This experience must be clearly listed on the employment history section of the application.

Describe your paid work experience in sewer construction or maintenance work. Include name of employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and job duties.If none, please type 'N / A' below.

Please indicate any of the following areas in which you have paid work experience. (You may select more than one box)

Do you possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sufficient stamina to walk for prolonged periods, frequently over debris or uneven terrain, and / or crawl through small spaces such as vaults and sanitary manholes?

Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference?

If you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference points, a Member 4 copy of your DD-214 must be received in Human Resources no later than the final filing date.

If you are applying for Veteran's Preference, please indicate the method by which you are submitting a copy of your DD-214, member 4 form :

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Salary : $66,724 - $73,560