Wastewater Collections Worker I

Job Description:

Wastewater Collections Worker I

Description

Job Summary

Repairs, maintains, and installs sewer lines and storm drains in the municipal wastewater collection system; and performs related work as required.

Positions in the Wastewater Collections Worker class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the II-level and II-level may be filled by advancement from the I-level through a recruitment process.

The Wastewater Collections Worker I salary range is $63,456 to $78,336 annually.

The Wastewater Collections Worker II salary range is $69,804 to $86,172 annually.

The Wastewater Collections Worker III salary range is $76,788 to $94,800 annually.

Representative Duties

Maintains the municipal wastewater collection system by cleaning sewer lines and storm drains of grease, roots, and other debris with vactor trucks, jet flusher trucks, and other rodding equipment.

Performs sewer maintenance work of increasing difficulty and provides technical assistance, coordination, and training to entry-level and temporary staff as assigned.

Installs, maintains, and repairs sewer lines, pipes, pipe connections, and saddle connections; digs holes and trenches manually and with power equipment; reinforces and shores trenches; mixes and pours concrete; spreads and tamps temporary asphalt patches.

Operates the CCTV equipment to search for illegal sewer line usage and to check for overall conditions.

Manually cleans and maintains storm drain catch basins.

Monitors gas and oxygen levels in confined spaces.

Assists in routine maintenance to lift station pumps.

Repairs and replaces sewer access rings and covers.

Sets up traffic control using the appropriate barricades, cones, and delineators; safely channels and directs traffic around work sites.

Performs routine preventive maintenance and basic repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles used.

Maintains logs, records, and reports of maintenance and repair activities performed.

Reads and interprets sewer and storm drain system maps, blueprints, standards, specifications, and related technical documentation.

Performs emergency work on sewer system overflows and related emergencies as required.

Provides assistance to City's water construction staff during emergency repairs of the City's water distribution system as needed.

Assists operations staff in the operation of pump stations and urban runoff treatment plant as needed.

Maintains shop and working areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed and performs work in a safe manner following all City and applicable safety regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

Basic construction principles, practices, techniques, equipment, and tools applicable to the maintenance and repair of a wastewater collection system
Basic mechanical maintenance procedures
Operational characteristics, use of, and maintenance requirements of plumbing and hydraulic equipment and a variety of hand and power tools, including jackhammers, tampers, chain saws, skip loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, power root cutters, and other drain cleaning equipment
Principles of basic mathematics
Basic traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures related to the work
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed

Ability to:

Perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of a wastewater collection system
Perform heavy physical labor for sustained periods
Work in confined spaces and unsanitary conditions
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
Read and interpret maps, schematics, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and related technical documents
Work safely and adhere to principles of safety when working near traffic or in other environments
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Safely and effectively use and operate a vehicle and tools and equipment required for the work
Learn, understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed
Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines
Effectively use computer systems, standard office productivity and presentation software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Provide effective customer service

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent

Experience:

One year of recent, paid work experience performing general construction or repair work in a wastewater utility, plumbing or general contracting industry. Experience with excavation, trenching, and shoring activities is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or successfully obtain within 12 months of appointment, a valid Grade I Wastewater Collection System certificate issued by California Water Environment Association (CWEA), to be maintained throughout employment

Possession of valid Class C driver license to be maintained throughout employment

Possession of, or successfully obtain within 6 months from date of appointment, a valid California Class B driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

Selection Process:

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing may consist of any of the following:

Training and Experience Evaluation: Qualifying
Written Exam: 100%

If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

Background Investigation:

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center.

Closing Date/Time: 11/14/2024 5:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$63,456.00 - $78,336.00 Annually