COLLECTION SYSTEMS OPERATOR

City of Stockton, CA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Alternate Work Schedule

Job summary

City of Stockton’s Municipal Utilities Department is seeking a dedicated Collection Systems Operator to join the team. This role involves hands-on collection system construction, maintenance, video inspection, and customer service tasks in support of public health and infrastructure.

As experience grows, incumbents plan and review crew work while adapting to rotating shifts, emergency response, and a demanding outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of sewer construction or maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Must obtain a Class A California driver's license within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs collection system construction, maintenance, video inspection and customer service tasks.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work of crews engaged in collection system activities as experience grows.

Skills

Sewer operations

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED + 1 year sewer construction/maintenance

Job description

DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Week of September 28, 2026

JOIN THE CITY OF STOCKTON TEAM!

COLLECTION SYSTEMS OPERATOR

Municipal Utilities Department (MUD)

Make a Difference in Your Community!

The City of Stockton's Municipal Utilities Department is seeking dedicated, hardworking individuals to join our team as Collection Systems Operators. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, operating specialized equipment, and helping maintain critical public infrastructure, this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for.

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF STOCKTON?

• Stable Public Service Career
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
• Meaningful Work Serving the Community
• 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule

Typical Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday

Every Other Friday

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Plus Every Other Friday Off!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires flexibility and commitment to public service. Employees may be required to:

• Work rotating shifts
• Work off-hour shifts (9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
• Work weekends and holidays
• Perform standby duty assignments
• Respond to emergency situations

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans may be eligible to receive five (5) Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into Civil Service.

To qualify, a DD-214 Member 4 copy showing at least 181 consecutive days of service must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing deadline.

Veteran's Preference Points are not granted on promotional lists.

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH STOCKTON

Help protect public health, maintain essential infrastructure, and serve the residents of Stockton while building a rewarding career with the Municipal Utilities Department.

Collection System Operator performs a variety of collection system construction, maintenance, video inspection and customer services work; as experience is gained incumbents plan, assign, and review the work of crews engaged in collection system activities work; performs related work as assigned.

These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a medical examination to include drug screen and back evaluation and a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Entry level

Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of sanitary and storm collection systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED AND one (1) year of work experience in sewer construction or maintenance work.

Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver's license within one year from date of hire.
• Must possess strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and to perform sustained physical labor.
• Must be willing to work out-of-doors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to unpleasant and hazardous materials, chemicals and gases, in confined spaces, wearing self-contained breathing equipment; heavy traffic and other hazards.
• Must be willing to work overtime and off-hour shifts in emergency situations.
• Must be willing to work with the constituents and odors associated with wastewater.

The Examination

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

Note

• After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this as confirmation of application submittal.
• Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
• NeoGov.com: Some email accounts have been known to place this emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders or accept emails ending with neogov.com.

The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees are required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of the City. New employees will have three months from their date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.

Bargaining Unit

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UNIT - MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

01

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.

02

Questions #3 through #11 require a "Yes" or "No" response. I understand and agree with the above statement.

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

04

Do you possess, or can you obtain prior to employment, a valid California Class C driver's license?

05

Incumbents must obtain and maintain a California Class A driver's license within one year from date of hire. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

06

Incumbents must possess the physical strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and to perform sustained physical labor. Do you understand and meet this requirement?

07

Incumbents will be required to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts, standy-by, and off hour shifts as needed or in emergency situations. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

08

Incumbents will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to work with exposure to unpleasant and hazardous materials, chemicals and gases, in confined spaces, wearing self-contained breathing equipment heavy traffic and other hazards. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

09

Incumbents will be required to work with the constituents, hazards, and odors associated with human waste and wastewater. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

10

Employees within this classification are designated as a "key responder." Designated on-call emergency personnel are expected to adhere to the residency requirement policy of the City of Stockton which states they must reside within a geographic area from City Hall which can be reached in forty-five (45) minutes. Employees will have three months from their date of hire to comply with this policy. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?

11

Do you possess one year of full-time, paid, work experience in sewer construction or maintenance work? (e.g. plumbing construction, plumbing maintenance, property maintenance). Note: A 'No' Response will result in the rejection of your application. This experience must be clearly listed on the employment history section of the application.

12

Describe your paid work experience in sewer construction or maintenance work. Include name of employer, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please type 'N/A' below.

13

Please indicate any of the following areas in which you have paid work experience. (You may select more than one box)

• Plumbing
• Construction (e.g. carpentry, concrete)
• Underground Utility Construction (e.g. sewer, storm drain, pressure lines, mains, laterals)
• Building Maintenance (e.g. equipment, plumbing, machinery: excludes landscaping)
• Landscaping (e.g. maintaining lawns, shrubs, grounds)
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• None

14

Do you possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sufficient stamina to walk for prolonged periods, frequently over debris or uneven terrain, and/or crawl through small spaces such as vaults and sanitary manholes?

15

Do you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference?

16

If you wish to apply for Veteran's Preference points, a Member 4 copy of your DD-214 must be received in Human Resources no later than the final filing date.

17

If You Are Applying For Veteran's Preference, Please Indicate The Method By Which You Are Submitting a Copy Of Your DD-214, Member 4 Form

• Scan/attach to my online application; (preferred method).
• Email to [e-mail], Type "Collection Systems Operator DD-214" in the subject line of your email.
• I am not applying for Veteran's Preference.
• Required Question