Wastewater Maintenance Worker I-II

City of El Segundo; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of El Segundo seeks a Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II for full-time work in maintaining the city’s wastewater and storm drain systems. Under supervision, you will inspect, repair, and operate related equipment and participate in installing and constructing sewer lines, lift stations, and related infrastructure.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver’s license (Class B within one year), and CWEA Grade I Certification within one year.

Formación

• Graduation from high school or GED with mechanics/building construction/maintenance coursework or equivalent experience.
• Valid California driver’s license appropriate to equipment and ability to obtain Class B within one year.
• CWEA Grade I Certification in Wastewater Collection within one year of appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance and repair of wastewater and storm drain systems.
• Operate City equipment, tools and vehicles used in maintenance.
• Assist in installing new sewer lines and storm drains; participate in sewer system construction.

Conocimientos

Reading blueprints

Reading meters/gauges

Emergency response

Public relations

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

CWEA Grade I Certification

CA Class B license within 1 year

Descripción del empleo

The City of El Segundo is currently seeking a full-time Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II. The Eligibility List established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

Wastewater Maintenance Worker I: $55,595.24 - $67,576.10 annually

Wastewater Maintenance Worker II: $61,366.61 - $74,591.48 annually

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with a first review date of Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and storm drain systems.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

Participates in inspecting and assists in performing preventive maintenance and repair of the wastewater and storm drain system including sewer mains and lines, sewer and storm drain lift stations, pumps, motors, wet wells, manhole structures and related equipment.

Operates City equipment, tools and vehicles used in the maintenance of these systems.

Assists in the installation of new sewer lines, storm drains and sewer tap-ins.

Participates in construction of sewer systems.

Maintains collection systems and manholes.

Performs pipe fitting and valve repair work.

Cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt.

Operates construction equipment and assists in digging and backfilling trenches.

Responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies.

Takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Maintenance procedures for wastewater and storm drain systems;

General construction procedures;

Operating principles of valves, motors and pumps;

Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics;

Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment;

OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of assigned tasks; and

City geography and the layout of the wastewater and storm drain systems.

Skill in

Performing semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks;

Installation, repair and maintenance of selected aspects of the wastewater systems;

Efficient and safe operation of power tools, equipment and vehicles;

Reading blueprints;

Reading meters, gauges and charts;

Responding to public works emergencies;

Following written and oral instructions;

Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints; and

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water/wastewater systems, mechanics, building construction and/or maintenance work or related trades is highly desirable.

Education

Graduation from high school or GED including coursework in mechanics, building construction and/or maintenance work, or related trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing/Certificates

A valid California driver's license at a level appropriate to the equipment operated and the ability to acquire a valid Class B California driver's license within one year of appointment.

CWEA Grade I Certification in Wastewater Collection Systems Maintenance within one year of appointment.

Working Conditions

Regularly exposed to vehicular traffic.

Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.

Regularly exposed to sounds and smells associated with wastewater and storm drain systems.

Occasionally works in confined spaces, in close proximity to electrical, noise and mechanical hazards.

Disaster Service Worker

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.