Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/1/26, 6/29/26, 7/27/26 (final). Under general supervision, the Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator operates heavy mobile equipment such as motor graders, excavators, backhoes and other heavy/light construction and maintenance equipment and serves as a lead worker in the repair, maintenance, and construction of stormwater 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

• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in minor construction projects to insure the efficient and effective operation of drains, creeks, channels, levees, basins and pipes
• General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for personal safety, especially those pertaining to digging and excavation
• Capabilities, operation and maintenance requirements of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment, diesel powered equipment such as generators and brush chippers, gasoline powered equipment such as walk behind mowers, compactors, chainsaws, and walk behind power loaders, and a variety of hand and power tools
• State motor vehicle codes as they apply to the operation of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment
• Potential hazards associated with drainage maintenance
• State guidelines regarding streambed alterations and routine maintenance
• Rules and regulations pertaining to loading, unloading and transporting equipment
• Traffic control procedures and implementation
• Best Management Practices as it relates to storm water and storm water facility maintenance
• Policies regarding easements, right of way and County-owned property
• Gas detection devices and confined space policies
• Standard computer operation for Computerized Maintenance Management System usage, e-mail communications, keyboarding, recordkeeping, and documentation
• Training methods
• Math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and standard measurements such as length, width, weight and height
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Plan, coordinate, assign and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction to Stormwater Utility staff
• Operate a laptop computer and designated software to record data, prepare reports, and locate work sites
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner and maintain heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner and make field adjustments to diesel powered equipment such as generators and brush chippers, gasoline powered equipment such as walk behind mowers, compactors, chainsaws, and walk behind power loaders, and a variety of hand and power tools
• Train others in the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in drainage maintenance and minor construction
• Read USA markings, identify hazards in the jobsite work area and recognize hazardous materials
• Prepare and maintain vehicle inspection checklist and other reports relative to the work assigned
• Implement traffic control procedures
• Read, interpret and apply road survey and grade markings
• Provide good customer service, work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers, the public, and other customers
• Read and understand maps including facility maps, Thomas Brothers Maps, and creek maps
• Prepare, calculate, and maintain operating records relative to the work assigned
• Follow oral and written directions

Minimum Qualifications A valid California Driver License, Class A; AND EITHER:
Two years of full-time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Stormwater Utility Worker…