Experienced Water System Operator (D3/T3 Required)

Location: Based in Thousand Oaks, CA, serving Ventura, Santa Barbara & Los Angeles Counties

Position: Full Time

Pay: $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience

At Exodus Water Services, we believe communities deserve better water service. Our purpose is to transform how communities experience water. We're a growing company with an ambitious vision, and we're looking for great people who want to grow with us.

We're looking for an experienced Water System Operator who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and taking ownership of their work. If you're looking for a company where your ideas are valued, your work is appreciated, and you're trusted to do your job, we'd love to meet you.

This is primarily a field position based out of our Thousand Oaks office, operating and maintaining community water systems throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties. You'll spend most of your time visiting client sites, performing operational duties, collecting samples, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping our clients provide safe, reliable drinking water.

You'll work independently on many systems while also collaborating with our team on larger projects and water systems.

• Operate and maintain community water systems in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Perform routine inspections of wells, booster stations, reservoirs, treatment systems, and other water facilities
• Collect water quality samples and deliver them to certified laboratories
• Conduct required water quality testing and monitoring
• Complete operational logs, reports, and compliance documentation
• Respond to operational issues and troubleshoot equipment when needed
• Coordinate with clients, laboratories, and regulatory agencies
• Drive between client sites throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties
• Occasionally travel throughout California, including overnight travel when required
• Work independently while supporting team operations on larger water systems

• California D3 or T3 Water Operator Certification
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your schedule
• Comfortable using computers and mobile technology for reporting and documentation

• Additional California water or wastewater certifications
• Cross Connection Control Specialist certification
• Experience operating community water systems
• Experience with regulatory compliance and reporting

• Full Time
• Monday through Friday
• Typical hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Flexible scheduling when appropriate
• Occasional evening, weekend, or emergency response may be required depending on operational needs

• Competitive hourly pay
• Company vehicle provided for work use
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Employee incentive programs
• Performance bonuses
• Annual company events
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Independence and autonomy to do your job well
• Opportunities for continued learning, certifications, and professional growth

Serve

We put people and communities before ourselves.

Learn

We stay curious, ask questions, and continually improve.

Build

We create better systems, stronger relationships, and lasting solutions.

Own

We take initiative, follow through, and are accountable for the results.

At Exodus Water Services, we're building something bigger than a water operations company. We're creating a team of professionals who genuinely care about the communities they serve and take pride in doing excellent work.

We trust our employees, encourage initiative, value new ideas, and believe great people do their best work when they're supported instead of micromanaged. Our team is empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership of their work while knowing they have the support of experienced leaders behind them.

If you're looking for a place where your experience is respected, your contributions matter, and you'll have the opportunity to grow with a company that's investing in its people and its future, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us as we transform how communities experience water.