Senior Sewer Worker

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THE POSITION

The City of San Fernando is seeking an experienced and responsible professional to become a full-time Senior Sewer Worker in our Public Works Department. A Sewer Worker is the senior-level classification in the Sewer Worker series. In addition to performing the full range entry-level and advanced skilled duties, incumbents serve as the lead person of a crew of entry-level maintenance personnel overseeing their work and providing guidance and training as they carry out maintenance and repair duties. Work requires an in-depth understanding of the City’s Sewer Collection System Design, operations and best maintenance practices, and involves significant accountability for ensuring stable, dependable Sewer Collection System Operation.

IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed in this bulletin are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The complete job specification may be found here: SFCITY.ORG/Hiring-Now/#Job-Specs

Directs, trains, and participates in the performance of skilled maintenance, operational, inspection, and repair tasks according to required standards to ensure proper flows and minimum interruption of sewer and storm drain systems for commercial, industrial, and residential facilities. • Leads and assists crew in repairing, cleaning, and maintaining storm drains, streets, alleys, and other infrastructure. • Operates special equipment and devices in the cleaning and maintenance of main sewers, including jet rodder, mechanical rodder, vacuum truck, backhoe, dump truck, pneumatic tools, shoring equipment, and jack hammer. • Lays sewer pipe and repairs broken sewer lines; caulks and cements joints on sewer lines. • Reviews CCTV footage of sewer lines. • Cleans, repairs, and services manholes, catch basins, and sewer lines with hydrojet, rod or chemicals. • Performs confined space entry; establishes traffic flow by setting up cones, barricades, delineators, and flags to ensure safety of workers. Makes excavation backfill to approved standard of compaction. • Inspects contract work to ensure work is performed according to required standards. • Promotes public health and safety by relieving sewer blockages and overflows. • Maintains the physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform the essential functions of this classification. • Provides input to supervisor regarding capacity and operational requirements; works with employees to correct deficiencies. • Respond to emergency call outs and may be tasked to assist other public works crews as needed.

JOB-RELATED & ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Of: • The methods, materials, and equipment used in wastewater collection, storm water collection, construction, and maintenance work. • Implements safety regulations and precautions necessary in operation of equipment. • Scheduling practices of preventative maintenance programs for equipment and Wastewater and Storm Water Collection Systems. • Traffic control practices and requirements. • Records management, recordkeeping, filing and basic purchasing practices and procedures. • Basic computer operations. • Principles and practices of sound supervision, training, and performance evaluations. 

Ability To: • Operate equipment utilized in waste and storm water applications such as various types of pipe and couplers, CCTV (closed circuit television) equipment, jet rodder, mechanical rodder, vacuum truck, backhoe, skip loader, dump truck, pneumatic tools, plugs, power equipment, hand tools, shoring, and shore jacks. • Read plans, cut sheets, engineering drawings and details. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the following:

Experience: • Five years of experience in the wastewater, storm water, or closely related field; Including on year at level of Journeyman or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Experience in a public agency is preferred.

Training: • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.

Special Requirements: • Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License, and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance program are required. • A valid California Class “B” Driver’s License with tanker endorsements and without air brake restriction or equivalent are required at time of appointment. • California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 in Collection System Maintenance • California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 2 in Collection System Maintenance is desirable. • May be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Abilities & Environmental Conditions: Ability to regularly sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and bend at waist; reach with hands/arms; operate tools or controls using hands and fingers; perform repetitive movements with hands and wrists; climb or balance on ladders or stairs; frequently required to lift up to 50 lbs. unaided and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.; may be exposed to sun, and work under high and low temperatures (mostly between 40 and 90 degrees); may be exposed to toxic/poisonous substances, slippery surfaces and frequent loud noises.