Subdrain Worker

Culver City is a dynamic, full-service Charter City where creativity, diversity, and innovation shape how public service is delivered. Serving approximately 40,000 residents, the City combines a vibrant, walkable community with a strong commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. Backed by a $370 million budget and a workforce of over 800 employees, Culver City provides a full range of municipal services that directly impact daily life.

As the City continues to invest in infrastructure, housing, mobility, and essential services, this is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization driving meaningful community impact.

Full-Time, Benefited, Classified

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Under supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the wastewater and storm water collection systems.
• Unplugs wastewater main blockages and cleans wastewater mains of debris such as grease, sand, roots, and rocks using high pressure water jetting equipment or mechanical rodding equipment.
• Cleans and flushes catch basins of debris assuring catch basins are capable of flowing properly.
• Sets up work sites in a safe manner, includes the placement of traffic cones and the use of testing equipment to identify the presence of dangerous gases in confined spaces.
• Inspects wastewater mains and laterals using camera or video equipment. Performs other related duties.

Training &

Experience:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of wastewater and storm water collection systems or other related fields.

Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license and a tanker endorsement certificate.

• Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol regulation and are, therefore, subject to specific employment reference verifications.
• Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination, which will include a drug screen for detection of the presence of controlled/uncontrolled illegal substances. A positive pre-placement drug test, or a refusal to test, may result in rejection of the candidate.

Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Written Exam (weighed at 35%):
  To evaluate ability to follow verbal and written instructions and knowledge of on-the-job safety. Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026.
• Performance Exam (weighed at 35%):
  To evaluate ability to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the wastewater and storm water collection systems. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026)
• Oral Appraisal Interview (weighed at 30%):
  To evaluate training, experience and personal qualities. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026)

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not…