Stormwater Utility Worker

Stormwater Utility Worker

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/2/26, 6/30/26, 7/28/26 (final). Under supervision, the Stormwater Utility Worker assists in the maintenance and repair of storm water collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility in Sacramento County. These facilities include: channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines;

levees, water quality basins and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules and procedures for working in drainage maintenance
• The operation and maintenance of motor vehicles
• The operation and maintenance of gas-powered tools such as mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws; of hand tools and pneumatic tools such as the pick ax, hoe, shovel, rake, pitch fork, jackhammer, and saw; of sprayers and pumps; and other tools used to maintain, repair, and construct drainage facilities (underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins) and related appurtenances to include levees and embankments
• Basic math in order to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Basic computer operation in order to enter and retrieve information in designated software such as the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reports

Ability to:

• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Operate a laptop computer and designated software in order to enter and retrieve information, receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reports
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled, heavy manual labor tasks relating to the construction repair, and maintenance of underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins and related appurtenances such as levees and embankments
• Provide good customer service to the public and other customers and to establish good relationships with co-workers
• Use hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Operate motor vehicles safely
• Apply pesticides and herbicides to control or to eliminate unwanted vegetation
• Read and understand maps such as facility maps and Thomas Brothers Maps

Minimum Qualifications Either:
One year of full-time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Maintenance Helper or above. Or Two years of full-time experience performing tasks involved in (1) landscaping work, (2) the maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or (3) the construction, maintenance or repair of underground utilities such as drainage, potable water, or sewer.

Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. General Qualifications License Requirement: A valid California Driver license, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Incumbents must obtain a Tank endorsement and a valid California Driver License, Class B, within 90 days of appointment to the class.

Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver License and/or endorsement may constitute cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Age Requirement:
Candidates must be 18 years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined in the Fair Labor Standard Act. Certification Requirement:
Some positions in this class are required to obtain and maintain the Qualified Applicator Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California, in order to apply herbicides and pesticides to aquatic and right-of-way areas. If designated, the Certificate must be obtained within one year of appointment to the class. Failure…