Sanitation Worker Assistant

County of Monterey, CA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Monterey is seeking a Sanitation Worker Assistant to learn, assist, and perform tasks related to the maintenance and repair of pump stations, sewer lines, and related structures. The role supports safe sanitation operations across county facilities and may become regular full-time, part-time, or temporary County-wide.

Basic duties include cleaning sewer lines, operating equipment, lifting, and assisting in maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in sanitation collection system maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures to clean and repair sewer lines.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools used in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Checks, rods, and cleans sewer lines using power cleaning equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools to excavate or replace sewer lines and appurtenant structures.
• Maintains pump stations and services pumps and motors.
• Maintains wastewater meters and injection systems.
• Learns to take routine wastewater samples and perform basic lab tests.
• Reads meters and records data; assists with raising manholes to finished grade.

Skills

Heavy physical labor

Operate vehicle safely

Sanitation cleaning equipment

Record-keeping

Safety practices

Oral and written instructions

Job description

Final Filing Date: Friday, December 11, 2026

Exam#: 26/74H02/11MZ

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a Sanitation Worker Assistant vacancy. Under supervision, the Sanitation Worker Assistant learns, assists, and performs a wide variety of tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of pump stations, sewer lines, and other sanitary sewer collection system appurtenant structures, and performs other related work as required.

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

• Checks, rods, and cleans sewer lines utilizing power operated cleaning equipment
• Uses hand and power tools and equipment to excavate, repair, or replace broken sewer lines, and appurtenant structures
• Performs routine maintenance on pump stations; makes simple repairs and performs routine service of pumps, motors and other related equipment; assists in pump and motor overhauls
• Services and maintains wastewater meters and injection systems
• Learns to take routine wastewater samples and perform basic laboratory tests
• Reads and records information from meters and dials
• Assists in raising manhole covers and other structures to finish grade
• Performs buildings and grounds maintenance at sanitation facilities

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Sanitation Worker Assistant

The Successful Candidate

Willhave a proven track record demonstratingthe following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Some Knowledge of:

• Methods and procedures used to clean and repair sewer lines
• Hand and power tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair of sewer lines

Skill and Ability to:

• Perform heavy physical labor requiring strength, dexterity and agility
• Operate a vehicle safely
• Learn the operation of specialized sanitation cleaning equipment
• Learn and assist with sanitation collection systems operation, maintenance and repair
• Maintain records accurately and neatly
• Learn safety practices related to sanitation
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• 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 listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

One year of experience as construction or maintenance laborer or truck driver which included work of the type done in sanitation collection system maintenance and repair.

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be willing to wear self-contained breathing apparatus during prescribed working situations and during emergencies.
• Obtain a CPR and First Aid Certificate within nine months of appointment.
• Maintain good driving record and habits.

Benefits:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J 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.

Notes:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio Human Resources Analyst, at [phone], or [e-mail].