Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Ventura
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Phone
8056547853
The City of Ventura Water Department is hiring a Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I/II/III to join the team. There is currently one vacancy that the City is looking to fill immediately.

What You’ll Do
 Reporting to the Wastewater Collections Supervisor, the Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I/II/III performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled heavy manual work, alone or as a member of a crew, in the construction, maintenance and repair and related service activities for wastewater collection systems and sewer lines. 
Distinguishing Characteristics

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I: This is the journey level class in the flexibly staffed Maintenance Worker (Wastewater assignment) series with advancement to this certified level after meeting the wastewater collection system experience requirements and passing the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) exam for a Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance certification.

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker II & III: These are the full journey level classes of the certified Wastewater Collection Utility Worker series in which incumbents work with greater independence performing the full range of skilled maintenance tasks and have authority to make operational decisions in the absence of the lead worker.

Positions are flexibly staffed with advancement to this certified level after passing the CWEA exam for the requisite Grade 2 or Grade 3 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance certification and demonstrated proficiency performing the full range of duties within this certified series.

Position Qualifications

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I: A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to one year in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems or related work, and possession of a CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 certificate.

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker II: A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to two years in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems or the performance of related work, and possession of a CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade 2 certificate.

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker III:  A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to three years in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems or the performance of related work, and possession of a CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade 3 certificate.
There is currently one vacancy that the City is looking to fill immediately.

License/Certificates

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required. Within 6 months of employment, incumbent is required to obtain and thereafter maintain a valid California Class A driver's license with Standard Transmission and Air Brakes Restriction Tanker Endorsement.
 
Certificates:

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I: Possession of Grade 1 CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification required at time of appointment.

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker II: Possession of Grade 2 CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification required at time of appointment.

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker III:  Possession of Grade 3 CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certification required at time of appointment.

Salary and Benefits

The City offers a compensation package that includes both a generous salary and excellent benefits!

Salary: $25.78 - $35.68 Hourly DOQ

How to Apply
 
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire now!  

The filing deadline is Monday, May 22, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply!  EEO/ADA

salary plus 6 Medical options, CalPers Retirement, Dental, Vision, FSA, 457