A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker in Wastewater & Drainage Division plays an important role in the collection and maintenance of both infrastructures to the City of Sacramento residents. This position will carry out a variety of duties in either the six Drainage Sections, North and South Repairs, Levee Maintenance, First responder, USA or Maintenance, or 5 Wastewater Sections: CCTV, Repairs, Maintenance and, 1st Responders and F.O.G. programs. Duties of this position requires working in a variety of weather conditions, environments, and emergency situations.
To perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems and assets, including, but not limited to, levees, waterways, detention basins; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level class in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Services series. Incumbents of this class perform a wide range of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks, which encompass various levels of labor skills. Positions assigned to this class perform with greater independence and discretion as knowledge and abilities are acquired.
 
 This class is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Utilities Operations and Maintenance Leadworker in that the latter performs more complex work and provides lead guidance and direction. The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker is distinguished from the lower class of Utilities Operations & Maintenance Serviceworker Apprentice which is the training level classification in the Utilities Operations and Maintenance series. Positions may be flexibly staffed and filled from the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker Apprentice class.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General Supervision is provided by a Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor. Technical supervision is provided by Utilities Operations and Maintenance Leadworkers.The following duties are typical for this classification. Depending on appointment, incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Install, remove and repair large and small water, wastewater, and drainage services.
• Cut, fit, lay, repair, clean, and flush water, sewer, and drainage mains, valves, and hydrants.
• Spray for weed control, clean, and otherwise maintain canals, drainage ditches, and levees using hand and/or power tools.
• Operate large trucks and construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, excavators, vacuum machines, compressors, cranes, hoists, slope mowers, and terra tracs.
• Operate a truck; perform minor servicing to truck and report mechanical or other problems; keep truck clean, serviceable, and stocked with supplies and materials.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of meters and meter reading devices; disassemble, clean, inspect, and replace worn parts, reassemble, and test for accuracy and leaks.
• Assist in the fabrication and repair of water, sewer, and drainage system parts and equipment such as pipefittings, valves, pumps, small engines, and a variety of tools used in water, sewer, and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Operate a rodding machine and truck, hydraulic equipment, high pressure combination cleaner and closed-circuit camera equipment in preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers and storm drains.
• Locate, excavate, tap, and repair water lines, sewer lines, and storm drain facilities.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
• Build, raise, lower, and repair manholes and water meter boxes.
• Operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete.
• Operate and maintain a variety of pipe cleaning, inspection, and maintenance equipment including video, air and smoke test, vapor rooter and pest control equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and safety equipment used by field construction and maintenance crews.
• Check and update as-built drawings and maps.
• Maintain routine records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Operate modern office equipment, including personal or laptop computers.
• Provide information to interested citizens and ensure the safety of the public in performing water, sewer, and drainage maintenance.
• Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems.
• Regulatory Standards for Water, Wastewater or Drainage as specified through American Water Works Association (AWWA), California Water Environmental Association (CWEA), and American Public Works Association (APWA) based on assignment.
• Safe and efficient work practices.
• City geography and the municipal street system.
• Modern office equipment such as personal or laptop computers.

Ability to:

• Perform heavy, manual labor over extended periods of time.
• Perform a wide range of construction and maintenance activities, using standard methods and equipment.
• Work effectively with Utilities customers, other City employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Safely and efficiently use hand and power tools.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy construction and repair equipment.
• Respond to emergencies as required.
• Recognize and deal with hazards encountered in the course of work.
• Read, interpret, and understand blueprints and construction drawings.
• Modify as-built maps as necessary.
• Perform computer operations and specialized business applications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of work experience in the installation, construction, and/or repair of: water distribution, sewer, drainage collection, or waterway systems.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver Permit is required as a condition of continued employment within ninety (90) days after appointment. Possession of a valid Class B Driver License, with appropriate endorsements, is required by the end of the probationary period.
• Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements is required by the end of the probationary period for some assignments.

Certificate:

• For assignments in Water Distribution: Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade I or higher Certificate issued by the State of California is required by the end of the employee's probation period.
• Possession of a Collection Systems Maintenance Grade I or higher Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is desirable.

Assessment:

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such assignments, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Conditions:

Field environment: exposure to a variety of weather conditions, heavy equipment, traffic, dust, noxious fumes and noise.

Physical Conditions:

Walking and climbing; lifting and carrying heavy objects; bending and stooping continually and for extended periods of time; and working in cramped and awkward positions.

Work Conditions:

Subject to twenty-four hour emergency call.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD 

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
 
 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. 
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: 
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.
3. Screening For Most Qualified: (Pass/Fail) – In the event of a large candidate pool, each candidate's Work Experience section of the application will be evaluated and rated. Only those candidates determined to be the most qualified will proceed to the next step in the selection process. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section of the application.
4. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) – Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date, time, and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. The performance exam will be administered in English only.
TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker (Wastewater & Drainage) exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting, you may be considered exempt from taking the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker (Wastewater & Drainage) Exam.
The City of Sacramento’s Human Resources Department will verify applicant’s eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting.
5. Eligibility- Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker (Wastewater & Drainage) examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility.

• If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker (Wastewater & Drainage) classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination. 
• The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Serviceworker (Wastewater & Drainage).
• If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule, 5.7(i). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date.

6. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
 
QUESTIONS:
 For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: 

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. 
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. 
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726