DirectJobHub
Jobs · Management · California

WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE OPERATOR (WASTEWATER COLLECTION WORKER) 4110 (B) (REV 08-12-25)

City of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
Management$65k–$80k/yrFull-time

About the role

A Wastewater Conveyance Operator 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

  • Maintains and repairs sanitary sewers and storm drains
  • Operates specialized sewer and storm drain cleaning equipment
  • Utilizes laptop computers to complete work assignments
  • Performs research on wastewater collection assets
  • Acts as a 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 Class C and Class A or B driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment
  • 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

  • Knowledge of California Department of Motor Vehicle Code (DMV) concerning the operation of Class B vehicles
  • Knowledge of motor vehicle code and special maintenance procedures for various vehicles
  • Knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Knowledge of safety equipment, emergency equipment, and first aid supplies that conform to Cal/OSHA rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of personal and specialized safety equipment required for working in confined spaces
  • Knowledge of the use of various hand tools
  • Knowledge of common defects in equipment sufficient to identify the needs for repair
  • Knowledge of common sewer problems encountered in the field sufficient to correct the defects
  • Knowledge of potential storm drain problems sufficient to detect and correct issues

Benefits

Note: Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $64,686 to $80,346 and $78,007 to $96,924.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.

Similar jobs