Sewer Collection Worker Trainee

Overview

The Cayucos Sanitary District invites applications for a Sewer Collection Worker Trainee to become part of our team.

The compensation range for this PERS-eligible position is $22.06 to $28.16 per hour ($45,884.80 to $58,572.80 annually) depending on the level of experience and the step at which one is hired. The District offers a competitive benefits package which includes PERS retirement and employer-paid premiums for health, dental and vision coverages along with paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.

Interested applicants should submit a completed application through the District’s website at cayucossanitarydistrict.gov. It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure that the application is on file at the District office. This position is open until filled.

The Collection unit services and maintains the sanitary sewer system throughout the community of Cayucos. The Trainee position is the initial step of the Collection Worker career pathway.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Intermediate computer literacy including a basic knowledge of programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook and database programs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license, must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record, and must be insurable to operate District vehicles.
• Must possess the ability to obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board to advance beyond the Trainee level.
• Once an acceptable level of experience is achieved, must participate in on-call rotation and have the ability to respond to emergency events within 30 minutes.
• The position is full-time with normal operating hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in the maintenance and operation of a sewer collection and conveyance system.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Trained to participate in the preventative maintenance routine, repair, and construction related to a sewer collection and conveyance system, including lift/pump stations, sewer lines, pumps, motors, valves, telemetry and control systems.
• Trained to operate and maintain a variety of hand tools and equipment utilized in the maintenance and operation of a sewer collection and conveyance system.
• Assists in scheduled cleaning of sewer collection system trouble-spot areas and preventive maintenance; reports the status of the sewer collection and conveyance system and related activities to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists in replacing broken lines, raising manholes and lamp holes; assists in implementing sewer inflow and infiltration reduction measures.
• Trained to perform maintenance and operation activities in conformance with established policies, procedures, and standards established by the District and Cal OSHA.
• Assists in setting up metering devices at determined locations; collects data used to meter and monitor flows.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting to detect sewer collection and conveyance system operational problems, and in taking recommended corrective action.
• Keeps records of daily maintenance and operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For a complete description of this position and its requirements, please visit our website at cayucossanitarydistrict.gov.