Collection Systems Worker I/II

City of Antioch•Antioch, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Antioch is seeking applications for the Collection Systems Worker I/II position within the Public Works Department. This role is crucial for maintaining the city's extensive sanitary sewer system, which includes approximately 310 miles of sewer lines and 31,000 residential and commercial sewer lateral connections. The program also manages outsourced services for tasks such as root foaming, manhole rehabilitation, infiltration control, spot repairs, and cleaning of larger trunk lines. Employees are responsible for a comprehensive program of televising, archiving, and benchmarking the condition of the sewer system infrastructure to inform maintenance requirements, repair needs, and Capital Improvement Projects. The position may also involve working alternative shifts and participating in a 24-hour standby system for emergency response. The posting will remain open until 6/17/2026 or until 200 applications are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment may close at any time.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Six (6) months of construction experience (for Worker I).
Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems comparable to a Collection Systems Worker I with the City of Antioch (for Worker II).
Possession of, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Must obtain an appropriate Class B driver's license within six (6) months of appointment.
Possession of a Grade I Collection System Maintenance certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association within one (1) year of appointment (for Worker I).
Possession of a Grade II Collection System Maintenance certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (for Worker II).
Operational characteristics of the City's wastewater collection system.
Wastewater collection system preventative maintenance techniques and procedures.
Tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems including jet rodder, televising equipment, and vacuum truck.
Proper methods for cleaning heads, pipes, and fittings.
Practices and procedures of traffic control including proper placement of cones, barricades and warning devices.
Safety requirements for operation of trucks and other equipment.
Shop mathematics.
Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance, operation, and repair of the City's wastewater collection system, lift stations and storm channels.
Use and operate vehicles and equipment, hand tools, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform a variety of tasks and heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Understand and follow the City's SSMP (Sanitary Sewer Management Plan).
Perform minor mechanical repairs.
Respond to collection system maintenance/repair emergencies.
Read and interpret plans, maps, specifications, manuals, drawings, and blueprints.
Ensure adherence to safe work methods and safety precautions related to all work sites.
Set up a safe work site including cones, signs and directing traffic.
Minimize public and employee safety hazards by conforming to required codes.
Successfully operate various software programs as required using computers or other types of hand held devices.
Work with the GIS mapping system and input finished work orders into the maintenance management system.
Maintain records including time, material, and equipment use records.
Take coaching, instruction, and feedback with a cooperative and positive attitude.
Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
Assign and review the work of others as assigned.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public, coworkers, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Employees must demonstrate proficiency on a variety if skills/tasks to the satisfaction of the Division Manager prior to a recommendation being made to flex to the Worker II classification.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance, operation, and repair of the City's wastewater collection system and lift stations.
Clean wastewater collection system, storm drains, culverts, and catch basins; operate hydrocleaner and/or sewer vacuum truck to flush system; open clogs in lines; clean manholes and lift stations; operate electrical snake to unplug mains and laterals.
Operate a variety of sewer cleaners, jet rodders, pressure washers, and TV inspection equipment in the inspection, maintenance and construction of sewer lines and laterals.
Respond to sanitary sewer overflows; perform necessary maintenance in order to minimize severity of overflows.
Respond to emergency calls as needed; locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppages.
Inspect sewage and storm water lift and pump stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps when necessary.
Inspect, maintain, and operate a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment including a backhoe, dump truck, and other related equipment; perform daily inspection of trucks and related equipment and perform minor maintenance as necessary.
Locate City sewer and storm drain assets; perform line locating and marking of collection systems throughout the City.
Assist in inspection of new construction as necessary.
Retrofit and replace storm drain grates and install storm drain markers as necessary.
Perform a variety of general maintenance and clean up duties as necessary including weed abatement and flood and erosion control.
Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment including explaining collection maintenance procedures; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to work performed.
Read maps and interpret plans, specifications, and maintenance manuals.
Observe safe work methods and safety precautions related to all work sites.
Perform special projects related to area of assignment as assigned.
Perform after-hours emergency work and on-call duties as assigned.
Train and direct the work of others as necessary.
Perform related duties as required.