Collection System Maintenance Specialist

City of Fresno, CA • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! Ready to advance your career and help keep Fresno flowing? The City of Fresno is seeking an experienced Collection System Maintenance Specialist to help maintain and improve our vital wastewater collection system. If you have hands-on skills in sewer cleaning, CCTV inspections, lift station servicing, pipeline repairs, and related fieldwork - make a real impact and apply today!

Requirements

• Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of a California Water Environment Association Grade II certificate in Collection System Maintenance
• Two (2) years of full-time paid experience equivalent to that gained as a Collection System Maintenance Technician with the City of Fresno
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver's License at time of appointment
• Incumbents will be required to possess and maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements within 180 days of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in semi-skilled maintenance, inspection, repair, and construction of a wastewater collection system
• Experience in sewer cleaning, CCTV inspections, lift station servicing, pipeline repairs, installing manholes or service connections, or other related fieldwork in municipal, industrial, or private utility settings

Responsibilities

• Clean sewer lines using hydro-flushing and rodding equipment
• Conduct CCTV inspections of wastewater pipelines
• Inspect, maintain, and repair lift stations and related equipment
• Install and repair pipelines, manholes, and service connections
• Respond to system alarms and emergency service calls
• Follow safety protocols and set up proper traffic control at job sites
• Operate and maintain a variety of manual and power tools
• Investigate and resolve customer service requests and complaints
• Complete service orders, work reports, and time records accurately
• Perform related duties as required

Benefits

• Health insurance with contributions toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents
• Flexible spending account for health and dependent care expenses
• Voluntary 457 plan for retirement savings
• Accrue 8-15 hours of vacation leave per month
• Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, available after 90 days
• Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days
• Short term disability provided through California SDI program
• Bilingual premium pay of $100 per month
• Health reimbursement arrangement for eligible retirees
• City of Fresno Retirement Systems with reciprocity with other public California systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees