Construction & Maintenance Worker I-III- Collections

JOB This position is open until filled, with the first review of candidates scheduled for July 6, 2026, or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been received, whichever occurs sooner. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Under supervision, performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks associated with the installation, repair, and maintenance of the District’s wastewater collection systems; operates light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment; provides technical and administrative support to assigned lead or supervisory staff.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

All Classification Levels:

• Installs, taps, re-lines, disinfects, tests and connects water mains and appurtenances; repairs, disinfects, and tests broken water mains.
• Repairs and/or replaces water meters and related mechanisms, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, replacement and testing of parts; prepares water service for use including installation of water meters and backflow prevention devices.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants, valves, meters and meter vaults performs maintenance and repairs to recycled water distribution system
• Excavates concrete, pavement, and dirt and set up concrete forms as necessary, and backfills open trenches and complete surfaces “to-finish” as appropriate; removes and applies paint and other coatings to utility facilities and equipment.
• Performs saw cutting of asphalt for repairs made in roadways; paves roadways per Department of Transportation specifications; seals paved patches; performs road maintenance of access roads to District facilities.
• Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment including large trucks and construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, and trenching machines.
• Sets up traffic control including signs and barricades, and directs traffic around work sites.
• Reads and interprets utility system maps and blueprints, including Underground Service Alert marking and notification.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work and stocks vehicles with adequate supply of tools and equipment needed to perform the work.
• Assists with and coordinates with other divisions and departments for repair and maintenance activities, special projects, and capital improvement projects.
• Responds to and assesses problems requiring immediate action; takes appropriate actions.
• Assists with the ordering, purchasing and receipt of materials and equipment necessary to perform duties.
• Interacts with and addresses customer issues.
• May be required to serve in a crew-leader’s capacity in his/her absence.
• May use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and record-keeping.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION License and Certificate:

Construction & Maintenance Worker I- Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver’s license within six months of appointment is required for the Construction and Maintenance Worker I classification. The District provides training and behind-the-wheel drive time necessary to prepare and pass the Class A/B driver license examination at no cost to the employee. Possession of a Class A California Driver’s License is highly desirable.

Possession of a valid Collections System Maintenance Grade 1 Certificate or higher from the California Water Environment Association, and or ability to obtain within twelve months of assignment when assigned to Collections.

Construction & Maintenance Worker II- Possession of a Class A California driver’s license.

Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association Grade 2 Collection System Maintenance Certificate when assigned to Collections.

Construction & Maintenance Worker III- Possession of a Class A California driver’s license.

Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association Grade 3 Collection System Maintenance Certificate when assigned to Collections.

Possession of a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License with sewer line root control endorsement when assigned to Collections, depending on position.