Wastewater Maintenance Worker -II

Description

The City of El Segundo is currently seeking a full-time Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II. The Eligibility List established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

Wastewater Maintenance Worker I: $55,595.24 - $67,576.10 annually
Wastewater Maintenance Worker II: $61,366.61 - $74,591.48 annually

DEFINITION: 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.

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.

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

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.

• Maintenance procedures for wastewater and storm drain systems;
• General construction procedures;
• Operating principles of valves, motors and pumps;
• Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics;
• Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment;
• OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of assigned tasks; and
• City geography and the layout of the wastewater and storm drain systems.

• Performing semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks;
• Installation, repair and maintenance of selected aspects of the wastewater systems;
• Efficient and safe operation of power tools, equipment and vehicles;
• Reading blueprints;
• Reading meters, gauges and charts;
• Responding to public works emergencies;
• Following written and oral instructions;
• Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

• Experience:
  
  Experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water/wastewater systems, mechanics, building construction and/or maintenance work or related trades is highly desirable.
• Education:
  
  Graduation from high school or GED including coursework in mechanics, building construction and/or maintenance work, or related trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensing/Certificates: A valid California driver's license at a level appropriate to the equipment operated and the ability to acquire a valid Class B California driver's license within one year of appointment.
• CWEA Grade I Certification in Wastewater Collection Systems Maintenance within one year of appointment.