Field Services Technician-In-Training

San Diego County Water Authority; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Leucadia Wastewater District is seeking an entry-level Field Services Technician-in-Training to support maintenance and repair of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. The role requires willingness to work any shift, including holidays and overtime as needed, and to learn under close supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting in pump station and sewer line work, cleaning grit and debris, lubricating equipment, and operating light equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform manual labor tasks and operate hand/power tools safely.
• Ability to work any shift, including holidays, weekends and emergency overtime.
• Strongly motivated to learn and follow instructions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repair and cleaning of sewer lines using power equipment.
• Clean precipitates from pump stations, manholes and other structures.
• Lubricate equipment and assist with pump and motor overhauls.
• Operate lightweight equipment and vehicles and use hand/power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance at District facilities.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Power-operated equipment

Job description

Brief Job Description

Under close supervision, the Field Services Technician‑in‑training performs a wide variety of manual labor tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection and treatment facilities, including pumping stations, sewer lines, other sanitary sewer collection system structures and water reclamation plant facilities. Candidates must be willing and able to work any shift; work holidays, weekends and emergency overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance, repair and cleaning of sewer lines using power‑operated equipment.
• Cleans precipitates such as grit, sludge, grease and other debris from pump station wet wells, manholes and other sanitary sewer collection system structures.
• Lubricates equipment such as pumps, motors and valves; assists with pump and motor overhauls.
• Properly and safely operates light‑weight equipment and light‑to‑medium‑weight vehicles; uses hand and power tools and equipment to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Performs building and grounds maintenance at District facilities.

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Must possess a valid California Class ’C’ driver’s license and be able to obtain a valid California Class ’B’ driver’s license (with tanker and air‑brake endorsements) within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a California Water Environment Association collection system operator certification within six (6) months of hire and water treatment operator (T1) certification within one (1) year of hire.