Wastewater Conveyance Operator (Wastewater Collection Worker) 4110 (B) (Rev 08-12-25

Wastewater Conveyance Operator

A Wastewater Conveyance Operator performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains; operates highly specialized sewer and storm drain cleaning equipment; utilizes laptop computers to complete work assignments; performs research on wastewater collection assets; and may act as a working field supervisor over a small group of employees.

A Job Preview with additional information regarding the duties and requirements of a Wastewater Conveyance Operator will be available for candidate review during the on-line application process, and is also available on the City website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division, as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Mechanical Helper; or one year of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems.

All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. A Wastewater Conveyance Operator in a trainee position must successfully complete a three-year training period which will include operational, safety, commercial driving, and on-the-job training. Trainees must also complete a correspondence course offered by the California State University of Sacramento in operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems.

A valid Class C and Class A or B driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.

A California Water Environment Association Grade I Certificate in Wastewater Collection System Maintenance is required within three years from the date of appointment to the class.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Final date to receive applications" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

Filing Period 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025 to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Final date to receive applications" section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order:
1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate;
2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements;
3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

Examination Weight:
Multiple-Choice Test - 100%

The examination…