Operations Technician III/IV - Water Quality

February 16, 2026

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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3155/jobpostings/image/20260129102653_Ops Tech III-IV-Water Quality.jpg" style="width: 980px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="THE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II / III" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">THE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II / III </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">THIS POSITION IS DEDICATED TO THE WATER QUALITY TEAM </div><div style="text-align: center;">AND MAY BE ASSIGNED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:</div> <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">RIVERSIDE AND MURRIETA AREA</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">MAIN SYSTEMS IN RIVERSIDE</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div>Western's vision is to integrate the best-in-business processes and business systems while developing a leading-edge workforce that continuously creates greater efficiency and value for our customers. Western’s values include:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Service Excellence</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Efficiency </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Water Supply Reliability</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Fiscal Responsibility and Value</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Environmental Stewardship</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Employee Empowerment</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Innovation</li></ul>Are you looking to take your career to the next level at an agency committed to the vision and values above? Are you an advanced water quality operator with progressive experience supporting a team dedicated to the maintenance of potable and recycled water systems? If you have skills focusing on the following areas, we invite you to submit your interest to be considered for this position:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0in;">Strong knowledge of principles and practices related to the assigned functional areas of responsibility within recycled water programs, meter reading, cross connection programs, </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0in;color: black;">Strong understanding associated with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of water systems and facilities. </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0in;">Extensive use of modern office equipment including computer software applications related to the field of work.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Utilize exceptional customer service and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to cultivate professional business partnerships and inspire team collaboration.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Read and interpret blueprints, irrigation plans, technical manuals, and construction designs and drawings.</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Perform heavy manual labor.</li></ul>Individuals within the Operations Technician series can expect to perform routine to complex duties related to the operation of District potable and recycled water systems. Incumbents to the series will be assigned to a Department within the Operations function.Operations Technician IIIThe Operations Technician III is the full journey-level class in the Technician series. Under minimal guidance and direction, incumbents carry out duties and assignments requiring full technical knowledge and skill in the work of an assigned unit. Incumbents work under general supervision while exercising independent judgment within established functions and procedures.Operations Technician IV The Operations Technician IV is the advanced-level class in the Technician series. Under general direction, incumbents work independently to carry out duties and assignments requiring advanced technical knowledge and skill. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the interpretation of procedures and regulations, participate in special projects, and provide training to entry or journey level employees. Incumbents may provide oversight of operational areas or subordinate staff as assigned.Incumbents within the Operations Technician series report to the Operations Field Manager and receive direction from the Senior Operations Technicians. The selected candidate will be placed in the Operation Technician series level which is commensurate with current experience. <div>District employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate the District needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker.</div>The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification. Universal Functions to Operations Technician Series:<ul style="list-style-type: square;margin-left: 0.0in;"><li>Perform grounds maintenance, weed abatement and facilities cleaning duties, some of which requires heavy manual labor. </li><li>Operate a pager, cell phone, and a mobile and/or base station two-way radio for dispatching and routine communications. </li><li>Investigate public complaints and recommend corrective action. </li><li>Maintain accurate and legible records for timesheets, workload planning, and related documents in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and District policies and procedures. </li><li>Utilize and maintain detailed records for use within the Computerized Work Management System (CWMS).</li><li>Participate in safety training programs and other related functions.</li><li>Inspect, operate, calibrate, and maintain light/heavy equipment linked to department functions.</li><li>Perform inspections and maintenance of District facilities, equipment, tools, and vehicles.</li><li>Monitor and utilize the District’s SCADA system as required by department or call team roles.</li><li>Coordination and purchase of department supplies or equipment. </li><li>Operate GPS equipment in order to locate and survey District systems as determined by department functions.</li><li>Perform lockout/tag out (LOTO) procedures to block electrical and other energy sources utilizing District safety policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform duties in confined spaces utilizing District safety policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, operational, and repair tasks involved in the District’s water or wastewater systems.</li><li>Operate sign boards, flagging, placing and removing barricades, delineators, warning signs and traffic plates in work areas. </li><li>Contingent upon meeting certification and experience requirements, employees may be assigned to the appropriate department call team to provide continuous operational services in accordance with the California Municipal Water District Act of 1911. This requirement is at the sole discretion of the District and typically occurs on a rotating basis for a 1-2 week period following supervisor approval.</li><li>Must maintain a valid California Driver License. </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3155/jobpostings/image/20260122135841_WQ Photo Strip.png" style="width: 1113px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Water Quality Team:" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div> Water Quality Team:Members of this team may be assigned to different functions as needed. Also, working hours and schedules may change with operational need. The Water Quality Department is responsible for ensuring Title 17, 22, AWWA, USC Recycled Water standards are upheld standards are upheld. The team spans from the Murrieta area, Main system in Riverside, and the operation of the Arlington Desalter. The performance of this team is essential to providing top-notch water quality. Incumbents in the department can expect to utilize their skills in the areas noted below:<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>Performs water quality sampling functions on a routine basis and as required for leaks, in addition to on-site chemical testing while using related field equipment or outside laboratory analysis.</li><li>As a member of the Water Quality team, is required to maintain ability to wear a respirator protection for work with certain chemicals and maintain cleanly a shaved face in the sealing areas of the mask. </li><li>Investigates and reports customer related water quality complaints.</li><li>Inspects distribution facilities and reservoirs to ensure water quality standards are met. </li><li>Schedule and conducts site surveys on customer properties containing auxiliary water supply.</li><li>Operates the SCADA system to monitor, control, calculate and adjust pumping, regulated, and water flow systems in order to meet irrigation schedules, desired reservoir levels, system demands, and cycling to ensure water quality standards.</li><li>Flushing/Exercise system valves and perform flushing. </li></ul>Cross Connection Program/Recycled Systems: Specialist will assists in implementation and administration of the District’s backflow prevention and cross connection control program including inspecting water system installations to protect the District’s public water supply from contamination; implements and enforces backflow and cross connection regulations for potable and recycled water systems; investigates, tests and inspects backflow devices for compliance with regulations; coordinates, schedules and conducts cross connection surveys of the potable or recycled water systems; reviews construction plans and plumbing specifications; provides information and assistance to other departments, contractors, engineers, developers, and the general public; and maintains a variety of records, files and documentation. Arlington Desalter: Monitor plan processes and adjust flows to optimize efficiency with the operation of SCADA systems. Observes and controls processing of waste brine. Ensures permit compliance and monitors the meter reading’s to ensure proper operating conditions are sustained. <ul style="list-style-type: square;margin-left: 0.0in;"><li>Operate a variety of hand and power tools and related equipment, in addition to properly caring for tools, materials, supplies and similar equipment.</li><li>Use modern office equipment including computer software applications related to the field of work.</li><li>Utilize exceptional customer service and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to cultivate professional business partnerships and inspire team collaboration.</li><li>Operate equipment and materials used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water or wastewater systems and facilities. </li><li>Interpret and apply pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.</li><li>Adherence to District personnel rules, policies and labor contract provisions.</li><li>Think creatively and seek alternative solutions in order to produce results that benefit the District and its internal and external customers.</li><li>Knowledge of principles related to the assigned function of the incumbent such as hydraulics, mathematics, water quality, construction, SCADA systems, pipeline construction, meter installation, and industrial electric.</li><li>Working knowledge of water or wastewater systems, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation component of the systems.</li><li>Adhere to organizational practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.</li><li>Use principles of effective safety practices including the use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.</li><li>Define and explain key processes and business requirements within the department.</li><li>Assist with implementing department business plans, processes and performance measures, ensuring that they align with the District’s Strategic Plan.</li><li>Perform heavy manual labor.</li><li>Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.</li><li>Coordinate operations of the assigned area of responsibility with other District departments.</li><li>Operate computerized telemetry terminals.</li><li>Read and interpret blueprints, construction designs and drawings and electrical schematics.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONAny combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications outlined below: <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 458pt; margin-left: 4.9pt; height: 354px;" width="0"><colgroup><col style="width: 32.5123%;"><col style="width: 33.8259%;"><col style="width: 33.6617%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">Job Title</td><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">Education</td><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">Experience</td></tr><tr style="height: 87px;"><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">Operations Technician III</td><td rowspan="2" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">~Equivalent to a High School Diploma.~ 18 semester units or formal apprenticeship may substitute for six months of professional experience at Ops Tech III or above. ~ 24 semester units or formal apprenticeship may substitute for one year of professional experience at Ops Tech III or above. </td><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">2 years performing duties similar to an Ops Technician II </td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">Operations Technician IV</td><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top">2 years performing duties similar to an Ops Technician III </td></tr></tbody></table> Minimum Certification Requirements<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="0" style="text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 97.05pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom"> </td><td style="width: 135.0pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">Job Function</td><td style="width: 187.0pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">Certification*</td><td style="width: 0.5in;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">DMV Class</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 97.05pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt;">Ops Tech III</td><td style="width: 135.0pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">Water Quality</td><td style="width: 187.0pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">Distribution 3/Treatment 3 (a)</td><td style="width: 0.5in;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">C</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 97.05pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt 0.0in 5.4pt;">Ops Tech IV</td><td style="width: 135.0pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">Water Quality</td><td style="width: 187.0pt;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">Distribution 3/Treatment 3/CCCS (a)</td><td style="width: 0.5in;padding: 0.0in 5.4pt;" valign="bottom">C</td></tr></tbody></table> (a) Desirable. * Certifications:Distribution = California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator certificationTreatment = California State Water Resources Control Board Drinking Water Treatment Operator certificationCCCS = CA-NV AWWA Certified Cross Connection Specialist Note: Other professional development coursework ( PDC ) desirable based on specific job function and supervisor's discretionPHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS May be required to and be medically able to wear respirator and fall protection, to be annually fit tested, confined space entry trained, and maintain facial hair such that it does not interfere with any respirator or SCBA sealing surface. Each may be required to be a member of the confined space rescue team at the sole discretion of the District. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical: Employees in this position may be required to work in both an office and outside environment. Depending on department responsibilities, employees are required to use repetitive motion for keyboard use and writing; frequently grasp, reach/work overhead, hold and reach; sit for long periods of time; frequently walk, stand, squat, twist and bend; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; occasionally climb stairs and ladders; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds or 60 pounds with assistance; employees may be required to operate equipment, machinery, controls and tools; perform manual labor; constantly use overall color vision plus hand, eye, and feet coordination; and frequently hear and talk, in person and on the phone. Mental: Employees should possess the ability to speak, read, and write English, in addition to exercising math and computer aptitude as required. Employees work under pressure with frequent interruptions while communicating and interacting with a variety of District personnel, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. The ability to explain, interpret, and apply related rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and work on multiple concurrent assignments, often within tight timeframes using good business judgment is necessary. Environmental: Employees occasionally work in a temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and settings. The employee will primarily work outside with exposure to various weather conditions and regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is typically loud. Employees may work in confined spaces and may be exposed to fumes, vapors, dust, sewage, toxic or caustic chemicals. Employees may work in areas with poisonous plants and/or venomous or threatening animals or insects. Incumbents are expected to use principles of effective safety practices including the use of personal protective equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces. Western is a tobacco free campus prohibiting smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products in any District vehicle and building, which includes any building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied, by the District, including, Headquarters, the Operations Center, and any remote facilities owned, leased and/or operated by the District.

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