Maintenance Worker

West Bay Sanitary District•Menlo Park, CA

About The Position

This is an entry-level position under general supervision performing semi-skilled maintenance work on the sewage collection system, flow equalization facility, lift stations, buildings, and grounds, along with related duties. The role requires responding to after-hours sewer service emergencies and participating in on-call and standby duties. Employees may also be designated Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned emergency response activities that protect public health and safety or preserve lives and property. The position requires outdoor work in varied weather, travel to different work sites, strenuous physical labor, and possible confined-space entry. The employee must live within 45 minutes of West Bay Sanitary District boundaries or have an approved plan to meet the 45-minute response requirement. A hands-on practical assessment is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, and first-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a diploma or transcript must be attached.
Obtain a CWEA Collection System Grade 1 Certification within two years of employment.
Ability to read and write, understand and follow oral and written directions, and perform routine mechanical and maintenance work using hand tools.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and strenuous work for extended periods.
Ability to work independently and under general supervision, and cooperatively with District constituents and fellow employees.
Ability to provide effective customer service and maintain composure when handling community and customer demands or requests.
Ability to drive to different sites and work in a standard office environment.
Physical ability to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, or more with appropriate assistance or equipment.
Ability to partially lift and pull off manhole lids weighing up to 100 pounds independently, as needed.
Ability to lift pump parts and tools weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to push and pull pumps with about 50 pounds of force to align flanges while lifting or lowering pumps into place.
Ability to lift, drag, push, and pull large hoses and discharge lines, typically weighing 75 pounds, and connect pumps during bypass operations.
Good color discrimination for cable color coding.
Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and with exposure to noise and mechanical hazards.
Willingness to perform confined-space entries.
May need to be clean-shaven to wear respiratory protection equipment.
Must live within 45 minutes of West Bay Sanitary District boundaries or file an approved plan with the District Manager explaining how the 45-minute response-time requirement will be met.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed and perform on-call duties.
Possession of a valid California DMV Class C driver license.
Ability to obtain a Class A driver license within the first year of employment and maintain a driving record that conforms to adopted driving standards.
Upon obtaining a Class A license, participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program is required on a continual basis.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience is desirable.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in general construction, sewer maintenance, and repair work.

Responsibilities

Load and unload materials and supplies.
Assist in reconditioning used pipe, fittings, and equipment.
Excavate and refill trenches, ditches, and holes.
Assist with pipe laying, pavement repair, and concrete repair work.
Use mechanical cleaning devices to clear obstructions in building and main-line sewers.
Repair machines, pipes, and structures.
Clean equipment, machinery, and tools.
Drive heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles and related equipment.
Respond to after-hours sewer service emergencies involving sanitary sewer mains, building sewers, pump station failures, or related work.
Perform on-call and standby duties, including pump station response.
Set up bypass operations at least twice per year and more often when emergencies arise.
Enter customers’ exterior properties as needed to evaluate or service sewer lines.
Report for work during declared emergencies or disasters when able and perform assigned disaster-response activities.