WASTEWATER COLLECTION WORKER 4110 (C) (REVISED 05-26-2023)

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Los Angeles is seeking a Wastewater Collection Worker to perform a range of maintenance and repair tasks on sanitary sewers and storm drains. The role involves operating specialized equipment, using laptops for work orders, and researching assets.

The position may serve as a working field supervisor over a small team and requires commitment to safety and regulatory compliance during the trainee period.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division, as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Mechanical Helper.
• One year of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair sanitary sewers and storm drains.
• Operate specialized sewer and storm drain cleaning equipment.
• Use laptop computers to complete work assignments.
• Research wastewater collection assets.
• May supervise a small group of employees in the field.

Education

Experience requirement City of LA DPW

Experience in maintenance of municipal sewer systems

Job description

Annual Salary

Annual Salary $58,610 to $72,808 and $70,699 to $87,842

Duties

Wastewater Collection Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers and storm drains; operates highly specialized sewer and storm drain cleaning equipment; utilizes laptop computers to complete work assignments; performs research on wastewater collection assets; and may act as a working field supervisor over a small group of employees.

Notes

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

Requirement(s)/Minimum Qualification(s)

• One year of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division, as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Mechanical Helper; or
• One year of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems.

Process Notes

• All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. A Wastewater Collection Worker in a trainee position must successfully complete a three-year training period which will include operational, safety, commercial driving, and on-the-job training. Trainees must also complete a correspondence course offered by the California State University of Sacramento in operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems.
• A valid California Driver's License is required. A valid Class B driver's license with both air brake and tanker endorsements will be required by the fourth month of the temporary training period.
• A good driving record will be required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months they were convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months.
• A California Water Environment Association Grade I Certificate in Wastewater Collection System Maintenance is required within three years from the date of appointment to the class.

Where to Apply & Application Deadline

Applications will only be accepted online on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Application Deadline

Filing Period 1: From Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023

Filing Period 2: From Friday, December 1, 2023 to Thursday, December 14, 2023

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

Selection Process

Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice 100%

The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored online. In the online multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Equipment Operation, including knowledge of: California Department of Motor Vehicle Code (DMV) concerning the operation of Class B vehicles; Motor Vehicle Code and special maintenance procedures for various vehicles; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE); safety equipment, emergency equipment, and first aid supplies that conform to Cal/OSHA rules and regulations; personal and specialized safety equipment required for working in confined spaces; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the use of various hand tools; common defects in equipment sufficient to identify the needs for repair; common sewer problems encountered in the field sufficient to correct the defects; potential storm drain problems sufficient to detect and correct issues; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Collection Worker.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered online during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the online multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e‑mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test online. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test online using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the online multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 and MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023.

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the online multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 and MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024.

FAQs for online testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html. Due to COVID‑19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

Notes

• This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
• Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
• Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
• A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
• You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
• Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.
• The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
• In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
• You may take the Wastewater Collection Worker multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Collection Worker multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.
• Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.
• For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID‑19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.

Notice

Notice: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html

Benefits

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