WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE OPERATOR (WASTEWATER COLLECTION WORKER) (B) (REV 08-12-25)

Wastewater Conveyance Operator

Annual salary: $64,686 to $80,346 and $78,007 to $96,924

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.

A Wastewater Conveyance Operator 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.

Note: A Job Preview with additional information regarding the duties and requirements of a Wastewater Conveyance Operator will be available for candidate review during the on-line application process, and is also available on the City website.

Requirements/Minimum 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; or one year of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems.

Selection Process

Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100%

The examination will consist of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line 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.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) 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 on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line 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 on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between Tuesday, October 28, 2025 and Monday, November 3, 2025.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at the City of Los Angeles website. Candidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.