WASTEWATER COLLECTION WORKER 4110 (C) (REVISED 05-26-2023)

About the role

A Wastewater Collection Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains; operates highly specialized sewer and storm drain cleaning equipment; utilizes laptop computers to complete work assignments; performs research on wastewater collection assets; and may act as a working field supervisor over a small group of employees.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains.
• Operates highly specialized sewer and storm drain cleaning equipment.
• Utilizes laptop computers to complete work assignments.
• Performs research on wastewater collection assets.
• May act as a working field supervisor over a small group of employees.

Requirements

• One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division, as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Mechanical Helper.
• One year of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems.

Qualifications

A valid California Driver's License is required. A valid Class ''B'' driver's license with both air brake and tanker endorsements will be required by the fourth month of the temporary training period. A good driving record will be required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months.

A California Water Environment Association Grade I Certificate in Wastewater Collection System Maintenance is required within three years from the date of appointment to the class.

Skills

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate proficiency in:

• Reading comprehension.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Equipment operation, including knowledge of: California Department of Motor Vehicle Code (DMV) concerning the operation of Class B vehicles; motor vehicle code and special maintenance procedures for various vehicles; safety focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE); safety equipment, emergency equipment, and first aid supplies that conform to Cal/OSHA rules and regulations; personal and specialized safety equipment required for working in confined spaces; job knowledge, including knowledge of: the use of various hand tools; common defects in equipment sufficient to identify the needs for repair; common sewer problems encountered in the field sufficient to correct the defects; potential storm drain problems sufficient to detect and correct issues; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

  Benefits

  Not specified.

  Pay

  $58,610 to $72,808 and $70,699 to $87,842 annually.

  Schedule

  Not specified.