Wastewater Collection Systems Worker I/II (20500144)

The ideal candidate will have two (2) or more years of experience in in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of stormwater and drainage systems or wastewater collection systems and appurtenances and the following additional qualifications:

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or higher.
• The ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver’s License by date of hire.
• A currently valid Grade I or II Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Demonstrate tact and experience in providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City wastewater collection, stormwater and drainage, and related systems, to ensure safe and efficient access for the public.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs wastewater mains and laterals, manholes, pipes, and other related facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with established codes.
• Inspects and tests underground wastewater collection pipes, lateral connections, storm drain interceptors, and associated appurtenances using closed-circuit television (CCTV) devices and other specialized testing equipment to locate leaks, breaks, infiltration, and the buildup of dirt, debris, roots, and other materials.
• Examines, maintains, cleans, and unplugs collection lines with a variety of specialized equipment including hydro-cleaning and rodding equipment.
• Opens trenches or makes minor excavations to install, maintain, and repair wastewater collection system pipelines; repairs concrete and asphalt, including temporary street patches.
• Participates in asphalt maintenance and repairs, including demolition and preparation of areas to be resurfaced, applying, raking, compacting, and paving appropriate materials to the surface, and cleaning up work areas; repairs and patches potholes as needed.
• Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance of drainage structures to ensure efficient drainage, including inspecting and cleaning stormwater conveyance systems, removing/abating weeds and other invasive vegetation, and removing sediments, debris, and trash from channels.
• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure and related systems.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Assists other maintenance workers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of      wastewater infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Basic mathematics.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Wastewater Collection Systems Worker I:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of streets and roadways, stormwater and drainage, wastewater, traffic signs, buildings, and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class B Driver’s License by time of appointment.
• Possession of a Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.

Wastewater Collection Systems Worker II:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of stormwater and drainage systems, wastewater collection systems, and appurtenances, or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Wastewater Maintenance Worker I at the City of Sausalito.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class B Driver’s License by time of appointment.
• Possession of a Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.