Sanitation District Maintenance and Operations Senior Technician

The Position

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This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 7 / 14 / 2023, 10 / 13 / 2023, *12 / 19 / 2023, 1 / 8 / 2024, 4 / 5 / 2024, 7 / 5 / 2024, 12 / 4 / 2024, 1 / 3 / 2025 Under general supervision, Sanitation District Maintenance & Operations Senior Technicians work independently or as a designated crew chief over two or more crews involved in the maintenance, repair, minor construction, and / or inspection of assigned underground pipelines, pump and lift stations, prechecking and customer service for the wastewater collection systems of the Sanitation Districts Agency.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Advanced journey methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of underground pipelines, lift stations, and electrical and temporary pumps
• Safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Computer operation for e-mail communications, recordkeeping, documentation, reporting, and timekeeping
• Best practices of providing on-the-job training, directing and coordinating work, and ensuring safe practices
• Policies, procedures, and operational standards related to wastewater collection systems maintenance and operations
• Applicable federal, state and local regulations, laws, and guidelines related to wastewater collection systems operations

Ability to

• Understand, interpret, and follow both oral and written directions in an effective manner
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Operate a laptop computer and designated software utilized to record data, prepare reports, and locate work sites / directions
• Operate designated hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles such as electric and mechanical pumps and generators, blowers, tapping machines, balling equipment, power and hand rodders, high pressure pipe cleaners, vactor machines, bucket machines, smoke testing equipment, portable pumps, paving breakers, electronic pipe locators, and gas detection equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Read and interpret electronic controls and operate wastewater collection system lift stations and pumps in a safe and effective manner
• Read and interpret maps, charts, plans, and computerized mapping systems in order to locate mainlines and pipelines and to assist in determining the types of repairs and / or maintenance required
• Direct, oversee, and train others in an effective and positive manner
• Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously with co-workers, other employees, customers, and the general public
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in an accurate manner
• Perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner for self and others
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either :

• 1a. Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Sanitation District Maintenance and Operations Technician;
• AND -

1b. The Grade 2 California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification.

Or :

• 2a. Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Underground Construction and Maintenance Specialist and / or Mechanical Maintenance Technician performing duties which have included the maintenance, construction, repair, cleaning, inspection, and / or operation of underground pipeline systems and / or pump / lift stations;
• AND -

2b. The Grade 2 California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification.

Or :

• 3a. Completion of 60 semester units or more (or 90 quarter units or more) at an accredited trade school, junior college, or university with a minimum of 30 semester units (or 45 quarter units) in mechanical-electrical technology, construction management, civil engineering, or other field closely related to the intent of the class;
• AND -
• 3b. Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience performing lead duties over a crew performing the maintenance, construction, repair, cleaning, inspection, and / or operation of underground pipeline systems and / or pump / lift stations;
• AND -

3c. The Grade 2 California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification.

Or :

• 4a. Completion of two (2) years apprenticeship program as a plumber;
• AND -
• 4b. Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience performing lead duties over a crew performing maintenance, construction, repair, cleaning, inspection, and / or operation duties for underground pipeline systems and / or pump / lift stations;
• AND -

4c. The Grade 2 California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification.

Or :

• 5a. Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience performing lead duties over a crew performing the maintenance, construction, repair, cleaning, inspection, and / or operation of underground pipeline systems and / or pump / lift stations;
• AND -

5b. The Grade 2 California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification.

Note : The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note : If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate / license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.

Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Minimum Age Requirement : Candidates must be eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Driver's License : A valid California Driver License, Class B or higher, is be required at the time of appointment. Incumbents appointed to this class must obtain a valid California driver's license, Class A that include special endorsements including but not limited to the Tank Vehicle Endorsement within one year of appointment to this class.

Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certificates / licenses : Incumbents must obtain the Grade 3 CWEA for Collection System Maintenance Certification within two years of permanent appointment to this class or within two CWEA exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class, whichever is greater.

Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates as described above may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules and / or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Physical Abilities : Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to :

• Perform heavy manual labor on a continuous basis.
• Climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach by extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Stand and walk on a consistent and daily basis.
• Lift objects weighing an average of 25 pounds to a maximum of 100 pounds without assistance.
• Push and pull objects weighing an average of 75 pounds to a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Carry objects weighing an average of 25 pounds to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Use both eyes to see clearly at distances both near and far, requiring depth perception.
• Wear respirators or breathing devices.
• Enter and exit restricted entrances of 24 inches in diameter.
• Climb and work on ladders while carrying equipment which may weigh up to 50 pounds, with a total weight that does not exceed the weight capacity of the ladder.

Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Working Conditions : Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to :

• Work outside in all weather conditions on a daily basis and be subject to temperatures rarely under 32 degrees and occasionally over 100 degrees.
• Work in enclosed areas where the temperature may occasionally exceed 100 degrees or rarely reach lows below 20 degrees.
• Work in confined spaces in which a permit is not required.
• Work in trenches up to 23 feet, or more, in depth.
• Work around dust, fumes, smoke, gases, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals such as silica and solvents, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and / or odors.
• Potentially work in permit-required confined spaces.

Shift, Weekend and Holiday Work : Wastewater collection systems operation and maintenance work is performed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts, weekend, holidays, overtime and standby.

Background / Criminal History : The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No.

82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.