Wastewater Collection System Technician I/Ii

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications to fill one vacancy in the Wastewater Collection Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list may be used to fill current or upcoming vacancies in this classification for up to six months. The department operates and maintains 820 miles of gravity main sewers, 414 miles of city-owned sewer laterals, approximately 16,000 manholes, and 20 wastewater pump stations. Wastewater Collection System Technician I is the entry level of the series and performs basic, unskilled, and semi-skilled tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains. Technician II is the journey level and performs unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in this work. The listed annual salary range is $63,792–$81,300 for Technician I and $68,400–$87,288 for Technician II. Work is performed inside and outside in the field, with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, wastewater, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and public or private representatives and provide professional customer service. The recruitment process may include written, performance, and oral assessments. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical or physical examination.

Requirements

High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Technician I: One year of experience in customer service, general construction, collections, or another related field.
Technician I: Possess a Grade I Collection System Certification from the California Water Environment Association within 12 months of employment.
Technician I: Possess a valid, appropriate Class C California motor vehicle license and obtain a valid Class B California motor vehicle operator's license within six months of employment.
Technician II: One year of experience performing construction, maintenance, and repair tasks involving sanitary sewers and storm drains, or experience as a Wastewater Collection System Technician I.
Technician II: Possess an appropriate, valid Class B California motor vehicle operator's license.
Technician II: Possess a Grade II Collection System Certification from the California Water Environment Association.
Some positions or assignments may additionally require a Class A license.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship, subject to the stated USMCA TN classification exception.
Candidates considered for a safety-sensitive position must submit authorization forms when requested to begin the pre-employment process.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the operation and maintenance of all aspects of wastewater collection systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate general equipment for preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers and storm drains; remove damaged or broken lateral or sewer lines and water-jet sewer lines and related systems (Technician I).
Operate a hydrojet, vactor, and truck for preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers; remove damaged lines and pipes (Technician II).
Locate, excavate, maintain, and repair sewer lines; identify problems and determine issues and concerns.
Build and repair manholes, and raise and lower manholes.
Operate a jackhammer in accordance with safety standards and protocols; pour and finish concrete.
Safely operate and maintain equipment used to clean and maintain sewers or storm drains.
Apply insecticide in manholes and pipelines for cockroach and other pest control.
Maintain, prepare, and draft routine records and accurately track completed work.
Use self-contained breathing apparatus when required.
Respond to calls from residents with wastewater collection system problems and handle submitted issues and system deficiencies (Technician I).
Lead a two-person crew in minor sewer maintenance and repair operations and act as lead when requested or required (Technician II).
Use a computer, cellular phone, tablet, or similar electronic device.
Perform other duties as assigned.