Supervising Sanitation Worker

County of Monterey•Salinas, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the incumbent will supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of pump stations, sewer lines and other sanitary sewer collection systems and appurtenant structures; and performs other related work as required. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Requirements

Methods of servicing, repairing and replacing electrical and mechanical components used in valves, pipes, pumps and motors
Sanitation collection systems
Basic methods and procedures used in the construction of residential sewer connections
Chemical testing procedures associated with sanitation treatment systems
Safety requirements related to the sanitation field
Basic personnel practices and methods
Perform heavy physical labor requiring strength, dexterity and agility
Properly and safely use various hand and power-driven tools
Operate a vehicle safely
Plan, organize, train and direct the work of the sanitation maintenance crew
Read diagrams of mechanical and electrical equipment
Read and interpret a variety of sewer plans and profiles
Prepare cost estimates and estimates of materials and equipment needs
Analyze work problems and make corrections which will facilitate the completion of assignments
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Prepare, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others
Two years of experience performing duties of a Sanitation Worker in Monterey County.

Nice To Haves

Possess a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment and obtain a Class A California Driver's License with a tank endorsement within nine months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Confers with the Sanitation Operations and Maintenance Supervisor regarding the condition of sewer collection facilities; schedules facilities maintenance and assigns day-to-day work for the sanitation maintenance crew
Monitors the work of the maintenance crew for adherence to established procedures and for proper techniques
Maintains records of maintenance and repair work on all district sewer collection systems facilities
Trains sanitation crew personnel in proper sanitation collection system repair; maintenance techniques and procedures
Assists in selecting employees; evaluates and corrects employee performance and recommends discipline
Inspects industrial waste discharges, new sewer connections and contract work
Performs the most difficult maintenance on pump stations; diagnoses problems and performs repairs; services and supervises the overhauling of pumps, motors and other related equipment
Services and maintains sanitation flow meters, injection systems and chlorination equipment
Monitors repairs and makes modifications of control and alarm systems
Completes inspection reports and maintains detailed records on sewer line repair and maintenance.