The Position
The Utilities Operations Intern (Administrative Intern) is a part-time/temporary position, scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week, and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.
Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to close the recruitment at any time and without notice. As such, applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
The City of Ontario Municipal Utilities Company is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the community by providing safe, efficient, and economical production, transmission, and distribution of the City's domestic water supply; uninterrupted wastewater collection; and timely, efficient solid waste and recycling collection services with an emphasis on good customer service, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
The Utilities Department within the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company consists of two Divisions; Engineering and Operations. The Utilities Operations Division's responsibilities include water production, water distribution operation, maintenance and repair, customer service/meter reading, Backflow Prevention and wastewater collection system operation, maintenance, and repair. These activities play a vital role in ensuring that the water system is operated and maintained to meet our residents and businesses water needs and the sewer collection system is maintained to prevent sewer overflow. The Municipal Utility Company provides affordable, high-quality drinking water that meets all Federal, State, and local requirements. The City of Ontario serves more than 13 billion gallons of water annually to the City's 170,000-plus residents and 6,000-plus businesses through the operation and maintenance of 24 active groundwater wells, 572 miles of potable and recycled water pipelines, and 12 water reservoirs that store 75 million gallons of water. Approximately 80% of Ontario's drinking water comes from local groundwater sources, including groundwater rights pumped from Ontario's wells and two water treatment plants operated by the Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA). The remaining 20% of Ontario's drinking water is imported surface water supplied through the State Water Project and treated at the Agua de Lejos Treatment Plant before it is delivered to the City for use. Recycled water is provided for non-potable uses such as outdoor irrigation and some industrial applications. During the past five years, more than 200 recycled water service connections have been completed, supplying nearly 10% of Ontario's total water demand.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City, providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City’s vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are listed below, including a link to the City’s 2024 State of the City:
State of the City (Video link)
The Ontario Plan (The City’s Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)
Smart Ontario (Information about recent City projects)
Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario)
Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Administrative Intern include the following:
- Assist with the installation and testing of water meters.
- Assist with maintenance and repairs of sewer collection systems, mains, laterals, manholes, lift stations, force mains and related structures.
- Assist in preventive maintenance tasks for lift station equipment.
- Assist in responding to and managing sewer overflows.
- Assists in locating and marking underground water/wastewater utilities.
- Operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools.
- Assist in the maintenance and repairs of water mains, water services, hydrants, valves, air-vacs, meters, and related appurtenances, Inspects, tests, and operates valves, fittings and related water distribution equipment.
- Assist with traffic control and routes traffic in a safe manner.
- Assist in the installation of trench shoring
- Work in and around confined spaces and trench excavations.
- Flushes and paints fire hydrants.
Qualification Guidelines
Education
High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Special Requirements
Completion of a 3-unit college course in water distribution, water treatment, wastewater or a related field.
License
Valid California Class 'C' driver's license and an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Desirable
Possession of Water Distribution Operator Certification, Water Treatment Operator Certification, and/or CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification.
Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City’s online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. List all periods of employment, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario). List any experience that may help you to qualify for the position. List separately each position held, including different positions with the same employer. Resumes may be included but will not substitute for the employment history section. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.