Collection System Maintenance Operator Grade I

Application Form

• You must submit a completed City of Calexico Employment Application along with all required materials (transcripts, certifications, etc.). ww.calexico.ca.gov

Job Overview
Under the direction of the Chief Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator-Collections, perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of City sewer systems, lines and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of City sewer systems, lines and equipment; maintain proper and uninterrupted sewage flow from homes, offices and industrial buildings to the waste water treatment plant.
• Inspect, clean, flush, unplug and remove obstructions from sewer lines; clean, maintain and service storm drains and pump stations; repair or replace valves, control devices, pipes, fittings and various other fixtures, parts and equipment.
• Respond to customer service calls and public complaints concerning sewer lines; investigate public complaints; respond to basic customer inquiries regarding sewer maintenance services.
• Operate utility trucks and sewer rodding equipment; utilize a variety of heavy and light equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, tractors, water trucks, asphalt cutting machines, compactors, pressure washers and hand and power tools.
• Drive dump trucks and other vehicles to haul and transport equipment, supplies and materials to and from project locations.
• Maintain various records and logs related to maintenance, storm drain conditions, manholes, collection systems and assigned activities.
• Maintain plant and other assigned areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Inspect, clean and reconstruct manhole covers as assigned.
• Perform emergency maintenance work and assist other maintenance crews as assigned.

Qualifications

• Plumbing mechanics and sewer rodding, vacuuming and cleaning techniques.
• Safe application of pesticides and cleaning solutions.
• Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general construction, maintenance and repair.
• Practices, procedures, methods and materials involved in the installation, cleaning, maintenance and repair of sewer lines, systems and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Operation of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.42 - $30.91 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $31