Equipment Operator -Sewer​/Storm

About the Role

City of Fountain Valley Public Works Department is seeking an Equipment Operator I in the Sewer/Storm Drain division to join our team. The position performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance tasks.

• Operates light, medium, and heavy gas and diesel-powered motorized equipment in construction.
• Maintains, rehabilitates, and reconstructs the City’s wastewater and stormwater systems, including pipelines, lift stations, storm drains, and catch basins.
• Operates and conducts pre‑trip inspections on equipment such as loaders, skip loaders, backhoes, forklifts, tractors, 1‑ton to 10‑cubic‑yard dump trucks, and sewer/storm drain combination hydro‑jetter vacuum trucks.
• Performs maintenance and construction tasks to maintain maximum, constant water flow in wastewater and stormwater systems; cleans and repairs storm drains to prevent flooding; lifts manhole covers and removes debris inside manholes; operates hydro‑jetter vacuum trucks to clean sewer and storm drain lines; excavates and repairs sewer and storm drain lines; reviews wastewater and stormwater system maps.
• Installs, maintains, operates, flushes, cleans, repairs, or rehabilitates sewer and storm drain pipelines, laterals, catch basins and screens, stormceptors, siphons, manholes, lift stations and enhanced maintenance areas.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans sewer and storm drain lift stations, pumps, equipment, and wet wells.
• Operates and maintains a CCTV van and equipment to inspect sewer and storm drain pipelines.

• Performs non-journey level work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, and other similar maintenance and repair trades.
• May provide technical oversight and training to maintenance workers and temporary laborers as needed.
• Completes a variety of checklists and maintains logs, records, and reports as assigned.
• Operates a variety of power, pneumatic, and hand tools in the performance of public works maintenance and repair activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate is required.
• College‑level coursework with an emphasis in utility science is highly desirable.

• Previous regular experience operating a variety of light, medium, and/or heavy equipment is required.
• Previous sewer and storm drain maintenance experience, preferably in a municipal setting, is highly desirable.

• Valid California Class B Commercial Driver’s License (with Air Brake and Tank Endorsement) required at the time of appointment (or obtained within the probationary period).
• Valid California Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement is desirable.

• Grade 1 CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certificate required at the time of appointment (or obtained within the probationary period).
• National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) certification required at the time of appointment (or obtained within the probationary period).
• NASSCO Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP) certification desirable.
• NASSCO Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP) certification desirable.

• Must be available for standby duty and may be called out during off‑time hours to assist with emergencies.

• 4/10 schedule (off Fridays)
• CalPERS retirement (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
• CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plan options, dental, life insurance, vision, and optional AFLAC insurance
• Matching deferred compensation employer contribution (up to $225 per month)
• City‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• Generous leave accruals
• 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday

The selection process may include application review, panel interview, and performance exam. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.

City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.