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Wastewater Collections Operator

EMI Services, Inc.
Oxnard, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026

Wastewater Collections Operator - Naval Base Ventura County Competitive Wages and an INSURANCE ALLOWANCE!

Top reasons to work at EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid Time Off - Vacation & Federal Holidays

EMI Services is hiring a Wastewater Collections Operator to operate sewage collection system, lift station equipment in wastewater (sewage) collections systems to control flow and processing of sewage, monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates manually, observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings, and test results to determine load requirements. This worker maintains lift station pumps, lift stations, installs and operates bypass pumps, maintains wet wells, maintains log of operations and maintenance, records meter readings, conducts tests on effluent. Will also supervise and train workers in performing routine operations and maintenance and collect sewage sample for laboratory testing. Clean and inspect sewer systems pipes using a vacuum truck with jetter.

Salary

$37.57 plus $4.93 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k!

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop maintenance schedules and assign duties to workers
  • Maintain and monitor pumps and equipment
  • Add Chemicals to the wastewater effluent to reduce H2S, such as sodium hypochlorite
  • Cleans wet wells
  • Repairs, lubricates machines and equipment
  • Inspect pumps, sump pumps; prime pumps as needed
  • Collect and Tests wastewater samples
  • Read charts and gauges and record data monitoring plant processes
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Perform on-call duties and respond to emergencies after hours

Essential Skills

  • Ability to use testing tools and equipment such as colorimeter, turbidimeter, conductivity meter
  • Experience operating vacuum trucks
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Effective technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used; applicable safety code requirements; methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment
  • Able to read and understand operation/equipment manuals.
  • Adaptable and flexible in work situations.
  • Prioritizes tasks to ensure completion in a timely manner
  • PRACTICE WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies
    • including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • High school or GED
  • Specialized training and experience in the trade of Wastewater Collections or Treatment Plant Operations

  • Valid driver's license compliant with the REAL ID Act or willing and able to obtain
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check to obtain base access
  • Reliable: wants to be part of a team
  • U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)/ Class B with tanker certification
  • Wastewater Collections I or II
  • Wastewater Treatment Certification I or II
  • OSHA 30

Physical Requirements

  • Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort
  • Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
  • Some lifting to include overhead lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds)
  • May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 50 pounds)

* Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Exposures

  • Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, pollen, odors, temperature, weather and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, high voltage electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, water hazards, disease, or pathogenic substances.

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As a team member at EMI, you'll enjoy:
  • Generous benefits package consistent with Service Contract Act
  • Insurance Allowance
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)
  • Referral program- Join our team then bring your friends

What Sets EMI Apart

EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients' expectations.

The Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers' trust and our employees' loyalty. We've successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today's military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We demonstrate this commitment by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States. At times, we augment our in-house capabilities with proven and capable business partners.

The Right Approach: EMI brings vast expertise and proven solutions to augment our clients' operations. We provide a platform that delivers seamless mission support and exceptional customer service in a very cost-effective and repeatable solution.

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