Wastewater Maintenance Worker -II

Position: Wastewater Maintenance Worker I-II (Open and Competitive)
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II

Wastewater Maintenance Worker I: $4,542.09 - $,5,520.92 Month

Wastewater Maintenance Worker II: $5,013.61 -$6,094.07 Month

This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.  Must attach CWEA Wastewater Collection Certification in order for application to be considered complete. The first review of applications will be completed on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.  Applications received after August 4, 2025, may not be considered.

Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings.

As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and "creative economy" start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Wastewater Maintenance Worker I:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and storm drain systems.

Wastewater Maintenance Worker II:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and storm drain systems.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Wastewater Maintenance Worker I:

Characteristic

Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

* Participates in inspecting and assists in performing preventive maintenance and repair of the wastewater and storm drain system including sewer mains and lines, sewer and storm drain lift stations, pumps, motors, wet wells, manhole structures and related equipment; operates City equipment, tools and vehicles used in the maintenance of these systems.

* Assists in the installation of new sewer lines, storm drains and sewer tap-ins; participates in construction of sewer systems; maintains collection systems and manholes; performs pipe fitting and valve repair work; cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt; operates construction equipment and assists in digging and back filling trenches.

* As a crew member, responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies; takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.

Wastewater Maintenance Worker II:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

Assists the wastewater lead worker in the training and daily work of less experienced wastewater maintenance workers.

* Inspects, installs, maintains, services and repairs all aspects of the wastewater system including sewer mains and lines, sewer and storm drain lift stations, pumps, tanks, motors, wet wells, manhole structures and other related equipment; cleans sewer mains and storm drain systems; performs preventative maintenance on pumps, pump motors and equipment; evaluates pumping operations and makes adjustments as necessary; performs maintenance and repairs on pump buildings and facilities;

operates City equipment, tools and vehicles used in the maintenance of these systems.

* Installs sewer lines and sewer tap-ins; participates in the construction of sewer systems; repairs collection systems and manholes; performs pipe fitting and valve repair work; cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt; operates construction equipment; digs and backfills trenches.

* Responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies; takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Wastewater Maintenance Worker I:

Knowledge of:

* Maintenance procedures for wastewater and storm drain systems.

* General construction procedures.

* Operating principles of valves, motors and pumps.

* Equipment…