Wastewater Collection Worker ; C); Revised

Annual Salary $58,610 to $72,808 and $70,699 to $87,842

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.

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.

• 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 online on the dates listed in the "Final date to receive applications" section of this bulletin.

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

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. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Final date to receive applications” section of this bulletin.

Examination Weight:
Multiple-Choice 100%

The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored online. In the online 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…