Sewer Maintenance Leader

City of Oakland • Oakland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple Sewer Maintenance Leader vacancies in the Public Works Department. This job classification is in the Sewers/Drainage division. Incumbents perform a variety of routine maintenance duties and oversee small crews of sewer maintenance workers while working with sewers and storm drains. The Sewer Maintenance Leader receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor I. We are looking for someone who is able to: Work under demanding conditions. Communicate effectively. Establish rapport and maintain productive relationships. Encourage a crew to accomplish work orders. Implement legal and federal regulations for sewer and storm drain repairs and maintenance.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Three years of experience in public works maintenance work.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class B, with the ability to drive vehicles with air brakes and a tank endorsement included to be maintained throughout employment with the City of Oakland.

Responsibilities

• Leading a small crew to perform sewer maintenance.
• Transporting personnel to and from project sites.
• Inspecting tools and equipment for safety.
• Inspecting, cleaning, and repairing sewer and sanitary systems.
• Removing debris and sewage from sewer lines.

Benefits

• 40-hour work weeks
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages.
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance up to $200k
• Employee Training

What This Job Offers

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