Wastewater Collection System Technician I​/Ii

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Collection System Technician I/II to fill one (1) vacancy in the Wastewater Collection Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The City of Riverside Public Works Department operates and maintains 820 miles of gravity main sewers, 414 miles of city-owned sewer laterals, approximately 16,000 manholes, and 20 wastewater pump stations.

Wastewater Collection System Technician I performs a variety of basic, unskilled, and semi-skilled tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains.

Wastewater Collection System Technician II performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains.

$63,792.00 - $81,300.00 Annually – Entry level

$68,400.00 - $87,288.00 Annually – Journey level

• Operate and use general equipment in preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers and storm drains; remove damaged or broken lateral or sewer lines and; water jet sewer lines and other wastewater and storm drain systems throughout the City.
• Locate, excavate, maintain and repair sewer lines; identify problems and determine issues and concerns.
• Build and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes.
• Operate and use a jackhammer adhering to safety standards and protocols; pour and finish concrete.
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of equipment used for cleaning and maintaining sewers or storm drains.
• Use a computer, cellular phone, tablet or similar electronic device.
• Spray and apply insecticide in manholes and pipelines for cockroach and other pest control.
• Maintain, prepare, and draft routine records; ensure accurate tracking of work completed.
• Use self-contained breathing apparatus, as required.
• Answer and respond to calls from residents having problems with wastewater collection systems; perform all work associated with handling submitted issues and system deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Operate and use a hydrojet, vactor, and truck in preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers; remove damaged lines and pipes.
• Locate, excavate, maintain and repair sewer lines; identify problems and determine issues and concerns.
• Build and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes.
• Operate and use a jackhammer adhering to safety standards and protocols; pour and finish concrete.
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of equipment used for cleaning and maintaining sewers or storm drains.
• Spray and apply insecticide in manholes and pipelines for cockroach and other pest control.
• Maintain, prepare, and draft routine records; ensure accurate tracking of work completed.
• Use self-contained breathing apparatus, as required.
• Lead a two-person crew in minor sewer maintenance and repair operations; act as lead when requested or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Use a computer, cellular phone, tablet, or similar electronic device.

Education and Experience:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: One (1) year of experience in customer service, general construction, collections, or another related field.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Possession of a Grade I Collection System Certification from the California Water Environment Association within…