Published date: June 1, 2026
Organization: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Job Category: Public Works/Water Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
County/State: Ventura/California
City: Calabasas
Salary and Benefits: See apply link and/or job flyer for additional details on salary and benefits.
Salary Range (DOQ):
- $61,647.25 – $93,652.83 Annually DOQ
DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Customer Service Operations Supervisor or Customer Service Programs Supervisor, a Field Operations Technician I, II performs a variety of technical field work in support of potable and recycled water services, such as conducting electronic and physical water meter readings and reporting, investigating and resolving a variety of customer requests and urgent issues, performing mechanical work installing, repairing, testing, and calibrating related equipment, and other duties in support of the delivery of potable and recycled water services.
This is a flexibly staffed series and employees typically enter at the Field Operations Technician I level. A Field Operations Technician I performs routine tasks and many of the duties required of a Field Operations Technician II but is not expected to perform at the same skill level. A Field Operations Technician I exercises less independent judgment and discretion and has a narrower scope of responsibility. Upon meeting the performance standards of the higher level as designated by the division and certification requirements, an employee is promoted to the II level. The II level is the fully experienced, journey level class. If an employee enters the series at the II level, the employee must have the required certification, closely related experience and meet the division’s competency standards.
Field Operations Technicians may be required to work during after-hour, on-call periods and during other unusual or emergency situations and may be assigned to off-shift responsibility for water distribution. When assigned to off-shift responsibility for water distribution, Field Operations Technicians respond to SCADA computer alarms, customer calls for service, and customer turn-off/on service.
QUALIFICATIONS
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF AND PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Common hand tools and their use;
- Tools, materials, methods and equipment used in testing and repairing water meters;
- Shop practices and the operation of common shop machines;
- How to install and replace meters and perform minor field repairs;
- Water conservation techniques, public relation skills, leak detection methods;
- Basic computer skills and general record keeping;
- Safe work practices and procedures;
- Customer service methods, practices, and techniques.
ABILITY TO:
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently;
- Use basic hand tools to perform minor repair and maintenance tasks;
- Understandand use of water meter reading systems;
- Investigate and resolve a variety of technical issues pertaining to the delivery of potable and recyled water services;
- Read and interpret technical documentation such as maps, drawings, prints, and schematics;
- Utilize geographic information system (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and other programs utilized in the course of work;
- Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications;
- Apply and evaluate new and existing methods and standard operating procedures;
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
- Perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Read water gauges, meters and record figures rapidly and accurately;
- Deal tactfully and effectively with the public;
- Perform work in a safe manner and in compliance with safety and health policies, procedures, and practices.
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
A State of California SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Certification and/or a State of California SWRCB Water Treatment Certification are desired.
**Must obtain a State of California SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade I to advance beyond step “D” of the Field Operations Technician I salary range**
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: June 1, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received to meet business needs.
First Review of Applications: June 30, 2026, OR when 150 applications are received, whichever comes first.
1st Round Interview Date Range: July 13 – 16, 2026
2nd Round Interview Date Range: July 20 – 23, 2026
Link to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lvmwd/jobs/5357728/field-operations-technician-i-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs