Supervising Sanitation Worker

Supervising Sanitation Worker

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a Supervising Sanitation Worker vacancy. Under general supervision, the incumbent will supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of pump stations, sewer lines and other sanitary sewer collection systems and appurtenant structures; and performs other related work as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Confers with the Sanitation Operations and Maintenance Supervisor regarding the condition of sewer collection facilities; schedules facilities maintenance and assigns day-to-day work for the sanitation maintenance crew
• Monitors the work of the maintenance crew for adherence to established procedures and for proper techniques
• Maintains records of maintenance and repair work on all district sewer collection systems facilities
• Trains sanitation crew personnel in proper sanitation collection system repair; maintenance techniques and procedures
• Assists in selecting employees; evaluates and corrects employee performance and recommends discipline
• Inspects industrial waste discharges, new sewer connections and contract work
• Performs the most difficult maintenance on pump stations; diagnoses problems and performs repairs; services and supervises the overhauling of pumps, motors and other related equipment
• Services and maintains sanitation flow meters, injection systems and chlorination equipment
• Monitors repairs and makes modifications of control and alarm systems
• Completes inspection reports and maintains detailed records on sewer line repair and maintenance.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Methods of servicing, repairing and replacing electrical and mechanical components used in valves, pipes, pumps and motors
• Sanitation collection systems
• Basic methods and procedures used in the construction of residential sewer connections
• Chemical testing procedures associated with sanitation treatment systems
• Safety requirements related to the sanitation field

Some Knowledge of:

• Basic personnel practices and methods

Skill and Ability to:

• Perform heavy physical labor requiring strength, dexterity and agility
• Properly and safely use various hand and power-driven tools
• Operate a vehicle safely.
• Plan, organize, train and direct the work of the sanitation maintenance crew
• Read diagrams of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Read and interpret a variety of sewer plans and profiles
• Prepare cost estimates and estimates of materials and equipment needs
• Analyze work problems and make corrections which will facilitate the completion of assignments
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Prepare, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience: Two years of experience performing duties of a Sanitation Worker in Monterey County.

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment and obtain a Class A California Driver's License with a tank endorsement within nine months of appointment.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Be willing to wear self-contained breathing apparatus during prescribed working situations and during emergencies.
• Maintain good driving records and habits.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.