Wastewater Collection Worker 4110 (C) (Revised 05-26-2023

Wastewater Collection Worker

Annual salary is $58,610 to $72,808 and $70,699 to $87,842. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Wastewater Collection Worker 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 Collection Worker will be available for candidate review during the on-line application process, and is also available on the City website.

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 Collection Worker 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 California Driver's License is required. A valid Class 'B' driver's license with both air brake and tanker endorsements will be required by the fourth month of the temporary training period. A good driving record will be required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months.

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 you may encounter.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:
Filing Period 1:
From Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023 Filing Period 2:
From Friday, December 1, 2023 to Thursday, December 14, 2023 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. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 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.

The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated:
Reading Comprehension;
Mechanical Aptitude;
Interpersonal Skills;
Equipment Operation, including knowledge of:
California Department of Motor Vehicle Code (DMV) concerning the operation of Class B vehicles;
Motor Vehicle Code and special maintenance procedures for various vehicles;
Safety Focus, including knowledge of:
Cal/OSHA…