Utility Technician (Collections Maintenance)

Santa Margarita Water District; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic agency as a Utility Technician focused on maintaining sewer collection systems. The role involves operating maintenance equipment, assisting with repairs, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical systems and wastewater management.

Benefits

Retirement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Some experience in construction, mechanical, or maintenance work.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewer maintenance equipment such as jet rodders and vacuum trucks.
• Assist in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks on sewer infrastructure.
• Document work activities in the CMMS.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Wastewater Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Utility Technician (Collections Maintenance)

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Santa Margarita Water District is a dynamic, forward-thinking agency dedicated to delivering high-quality potable water, recycled water, and wastewater services to its 200,000 customers across Southern Orange County. We foster a collaborative, human-first culture that emphasizes transparency, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

The district is seeking a dedicated professional for the Collection Systems Maintenance division within the Operations department. The ideal candidate will have experience in wastewater management and a background in mechanical systems. The primary focus is on cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of the sewer collection system, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with standards.

Immediate Objectives:

• Within 3 months: Operate sewer maintenance equipment such as jet rodders, vacuum trucks, and CCTV inspection systems.
• Within 3 months: Assist in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks on sewer infrastructure, working safely in traffic-controlled and confined spaces.
• Within 6 months: Read maps, schematics, and blueprints; document work activities in the CMMS.

Job Summary:

Under supervision, performs routine and semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance, and mechanical repair of district infrastructure; operates hand and power tools; performs related duties.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, some experience in construction, mechanical, or maintenance work. Valid Class C driver’s license required; specific certifications from SWRCB or CWGA within specified timeframes.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Requires physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, work in various environmental conditions, and wear safety equipment. Mental demands include reading, interpreting data, solving problems, and emergency response.

Benefits:

Includes retirement, health, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP, paid leave, deferred compensation, holidays, flexible spending, education reimbursement, and more.

Applicants currently employed by SMWD or possessing required licenses/certifications are encouraged to apply. The role may require working various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.