Wastewater Maintenance Worker I-II

City of El Segundo • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

The City of El Segundo is seeking a full-time Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II. Under direct supervision, the position performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing the City’s wastewater and storm drain systems. The eligibility list established through this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.

The role assists with inspections and preventive maintenance and repair of sewer mains and lines, lift stations, pumps, motors, wet wells, manholes, and related equipment. It also involves operating City equipment, tools, and vehicles; assisting with new sewer and storm drain installations; maintaining collection systems and manholes; performing pipe fitting and valve repairs; cutting and replacing concrete or asphalt; and assisting with trench excavation and backfilling. The position may respond to emergency calls from the public or other agencies and take appropriate public safety and corrective actions.

The position is regularly exposed to vehicular traffic and to the sounds and smells associated with wastewater and storm drain systems. It regularly requires lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds and occasionally involves confined spaces and proximity to electrical, noise, and mechanical hazards. City employees are designated disaster service workers and may be asked to respond in the event of a disaster.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED, including coursework in mechanics, building construction, maintenance work, or related trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid California driver’s license at a level appropriate to the equipment operated.
• Ability to acquire a valid Class B California driver’s license within one year of appointment.
• Ability to acquire CWEA Grade I Certification in Wastewater Collection Systems Maintenance within one year of appointment.
• Knowledge of wastewater and storm drain system maintenance procedures, general construction procedures, operating principles of valves, motors, and pumps, equipment capabilities and safe operation, applicable traffic laws and regulations, OSHA safety standards, and City geography and wastewater and storm drain system layouts.
• Skills in semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks; installation, repair, and maintenance of selected wastewater system components; safe operation of power tools, equipment, and vehicles; reading blueprints, meters, gauges, and charts; responding to public works emergencies; following written and oral instructions; communicating with the public about inquiries and complaints; and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Regularly lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of water or wastewater systems, mechanics, building construction, maintenance work, or related trades is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspecting, preventive maintenance, and repair of wastewater and storm drain systems, including sewer mains and lines, lift stations, pumps, motors, wet wells, manholes, and related equipment.
• Operate City equipment, tools, and vehicles used to maintain wastewater and storm drain systems.
• Assist with installation of sewer lines, storm drains, and sewer tap-ins, and participate in sewer system construction.
• Maintain collection systems and manholes.
• Perform pipe fitting and valve repair work.
• Cut and replace concrete and/or asphalt.
• Operate construction equipment and assist with digging and backfilling trenches.
• Respond to emergency calls from the public or other agencies, take appropriate public safety measures, and initiate corrective action.

What This Job Offers

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