Collections Systems Maintenance Worker

WESA is seeking the ideal candidate to  perform a variety of maintenance, operational, and repair tasks involved in the District’s sewage collection systems, and sewage lift stations; operates a variety of maintenance and construction tools and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

Immediate Impact: The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:

• Within 3 months, operate a variety of sewer cleaners, jet rodders, pressure washers, and TV inspection equipment in the inspection, maintenance, and construction of sewer lines and laterals. 
• Within 3 months, have the able to flush, clean, and repair sewer collection lines and manholes, as well as perform work in roadways and traffic controlled areas.
• Within 6 months, be able to locate District lines and mains using GIS and create work orders in the District’s CMMS.
• Within 6 months, be familiar with and able to use District specific equipment in performance of job duties.
• Within 9 months, become sufficiently familiar with the operation and maintenance of the lift stations to be able to assume stand-by duties.

The Ideal Candidate:· 

• The ability to perform a variety of un-skilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance, operational, and repair tasks involved in the District’s sewage lift stations and sewage collection systems.
• Can operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner, as well as ensure safety around work areas in high traffic.
• Has the ability to respond within a forty-five (45) minute time period to the District’s Corporate Yard while on standby duty; must be able to communicate by telephone while on standby duty.
• Understands the occupational hazards and standard safety practices including those used for entrance into confined spaces.
• Possesses the knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in concrete and asphalt work.

Collections Maintenance Worker I: 

•  One (1) year of general construction and maintenance work experience.
• Possession of a valid Collection System Maintenance Grade I Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.
• The possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months, a California Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tank endorsements, which is required to be maintained throughout employment

·Collections Maintenance Worker II:

• Two (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of wastewater collection systems and lift stations. 
• Possession of a valid Collection Systems Maintenance Grade II Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.
• The possession of a California Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes and tank endorsements, which is required to be maintained throughout employment

The Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.evmwd.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. This position is open until filled, with the first review on Thursday, February 20,2025