Wastewater Collection Tech I/II — Training & On-Call

County of San Mateo; California; On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works seeks Wastewater Collection Worker I/II to support the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer and storm drain systems. The role involves hands-on work with light construction equipment and a focus on safety and public service.

Entry-level workers will receive structured on-the-job training, with clear paths toward more autonomous duties as experience and certifications are gained.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate light construction equipment and perform manual tasks.
• Knowledge of safety practices and county safety rules.
• Ability to read plans, maps, and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Duties include inspecting sanitary sewer lines and drainage systems.
• Read and interpret maps and engineering plans.
• Operate and monitor wastewater collection equipment and pumps.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive maintenance and incident reports.
• Respond to sewer overflows and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Light construction equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety practices

Report writing

Emergency response

Reading maps/plans

Customer service

Job description

County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works seeks Wastewater Collection Worker I/II to support the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer and storm drain systems. The role involves hands-on work with light construction equipment and a focus on safety and public service.

Entry-level workers will receive structured on-the-job training, with clear paths toward more autonomous duties as experience and certifications are gained.