What are the responsibilities and job description for the COLLECTION SYSTEMS OPERATOR - Entry Level position at City of Stockton?
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
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.
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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:
- After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this as confirmation of application submittal.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
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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.
Salary : $66,724 - $73,560
