Maintenance Worker I/II - Wastewater

City of Chino Hills • Chino, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chino Hills is hiring a flexibly staffed Maintenance Worker I/II for its Wastewater Division. Depending on experience and qualifications, the employee may be appointed at the entry-level Maintenance Worker I or journey-level Maintenance Worker II. The position performs wastewater collection system maintenance and repair, including work on sewer lines, laterals, flow meters, manholes, lift stations, and related mechanical and electrical equipment. Work includes operating specialized equipment such as Vactor trucks and CCTV cameras, locating underground utilities, responding to sanitary sewer overflows, and working in confined spaces under applicable safety procedures. The position is non-exempt and is part of the General Unit of the Chino Hills City Employees Association MOU.

The schedule is a 9/80 workweek: Monday through Thursday, 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with every other Friday off and a 45-minute lunch break. The assignment includes mandatory on-call duty.

The hourly salary range is $25.89–$31.49 for Maintenance Worker I and $28.60–$34.74 for Maintenance Worker II. Additional compensation may include a $350 annual boot allowance, on-call and call-back pay depending on assignment needs, certification pay for qualifying CWEA Wastewater Collection certifications, and a $50 monthly commercial driver’s license allowance for Maintenance Worker II employees with a valid CDL.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Maintenance Worker I: One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and/or repair in the assigned division.
• Maintenance Worker II: Two years of experience in installation, maintenance, and/or repair in the assigned division.
• Possess at least a Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA); certificates must be submitted with the application and be valid at application, testing, and appointment.
• Maintenance Worker I: Possess a California Class C driver's license throughout employment.
• Maintenance Worker II: Possess a California Class A or B driver's license with appropriate endorsements throughout employment.
• Maintenance Worker II applicants must have advanced from Maintenance Worker I or have prior public experience in the assigned division and a commercial driver's license.
• If hired as Maintenance Worker I, complete the one-year probationary period and obtain a valid California Class A or B commercial driver's license for promotion to Maintenance Worker II.
• Employees promoted or internally transferred into the position must acquire required certification(s) within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• A valid California Class A commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and repair sewer and wastewater collection systems, laterals, flow meters, manholes, pump station equipment, and mechanical and electrical equipment associated with sewer lift stations.
• Troubleshoot sewer blockages and lift station problems.
• Operate a Vactor truck to clean sewer lines and clear blockages in sewer and storm drains.
• Operate closed-circuit television (CCTV) video cameras to assess new and existing sewer mains and structures.
• Work in lines, vaults, and other confined spaces using appropriate safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Cal-OSHA, City, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Locate and mark underground wastewater utilities.
• Measure, cut, and fit pipes.
• Dig ditches and holes using power and manual equipment.
• Read and interpret collection system maps, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Respond to sanitary sewer overflows and participate in restoring flow containment and cleanup.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual boot allowance of $350, prorated monthly for employees hired after July 31.
• Maintenance Worker II commercial driver’s license allowance of $50 per month for employees with a valid CDL.
• Eligible for on-call and call-back pay depending on assignment needs.
• Eligible for certification pay for valid CWEA-recognized Wastewater Collection certifications: 2% of hourly base pay per Grade 1 or 2 certificate and 3% per Grade 3 or 4 certificate.
• Eligible to join the Chino Hills City Employees Association (CHCEA).
• Competitive, customizable benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED