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

Wastewater Collection Worker

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

City of Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

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.

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.

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 . 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 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 regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE); safety equipment, emergency equipment, and first aid supplies that conform to Cal/OSHA rules and regulations; personal and specialized safety equipment required for working in confined spaces;
Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the use of various hand tools; common defects in equipment sufficient to identify the needs for repair; common sewer problems encountered in the field sufficient to correct the defects; potential storm drain problems sufficient to detect and correct issues; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.