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

Salary: $64,686.00 - $96,924.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 4110 OP 2025/02/21 C
Department: PUBLIC WORKS - SANITATION
Opening Date: 08/29/2025

DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY

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

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. 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 at

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. 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
2. One year of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems.

PROCESS NOTES

1. All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. A Wastewater Conveyance Operator in a trainee position must successfully complete a three-year training period which will include operational, safety, commercial driving, and on-the-job training. Trainees must also complete a correspondence course offered by the California State University of Sacramento in operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems.
2. A valid Class C and Class A or B driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.
3. A California Water Environment Association Grade I Certificate in Wastewater Collection System Maintenance is required within three years from the date of appointment to the class.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .
NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:
Filing Period 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025 to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

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.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Conveyance Operator.
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 atCandidates who do not have the required equipment may have the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.
NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
2. Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
3. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at
4. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
5. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
6. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
7. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.
8. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
9. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list
10. You may take the Wastewater Conveyance Operator multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Conveyance multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.
11. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:

-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

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Requirement #1 (Part 1 of 4)
I have the following amount 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:NOTE:You MUST provide detailed information of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. Failure to provide this information as instructed may result in your disqualification.

• Between 1 and 11 months
• 12 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

05

Requirement #1 (Part 2 of 4)
I have the following amount 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 and Construction Helper:NOTE:You MUST provide detailed information of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. Failure to provide this information as instructed may result in your disqualification.

• Between 1 and 11 months
• 12 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

06

Requirement #1 (Part 3 of 4)
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division, as a Mechanical Helper:NOTE:You MUST provide detailed information of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. Failure to provide this information as instructed may result in your disqualification.

• Between 1 and 11 months
• 12 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

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Requirement #1 (Part 4 of 4)
Please specify if your experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Maintenance Laborer, Maintenance and Construction Helper, or Mechanical Helper is from one of the following divisions within Sanitation:NOTE:You MUST provide a detailed description of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. FAILURE to provide this information may result in your DISQUALIFICATION.

• Wastewater Collection Systems Division
• Clean Water North Collection Division
• Clean Water South Collection Division
• Livability Services Division
• Other division
• This statement does not apply to me.

08

Requirement #2 (Part 1 of 2)
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems:NOTE:You MUST provide a detailed description of this experience in the Work Experience section of this application. FAILURE to provide this information may result in your DISQUALIFICATION.

• Between 1 and 11 months
• 12 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

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Requirement #2 (Part 2 of 2)
Please describe in detail your experience in the maintenance, repair or construction of municipal sanitary sewers or storm drain systems in the text box below. In addition, please include the employer(s) where you obtained this experience.If this does not apply to you, please type "N/A".
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RETAKE CLAUSE
I have taken the Wastewater Conveyance Operator multiple-choice test in the past 24 months under this bulletin.NOTE:You may take the Wastewater Conveyance Operator multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Conveyance Operator multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.

• Yes, I have taken the Wastewater Conveyance Operator multiple-choice test in the past 24 months under this bulletin.
• No

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IMPORTANT NOTE:I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission.

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question