Collection System Crew Member

Company Overview

WCW is an award‑winning wastewater treatment and resource recovery agency that collects and treats wastewater for reuse. We are committed to protecting public health, our community, and the environment. West County Wastewater’s administrative office and Water Quality & Resource Recovery Plant are located in beautiful Richmond, California, where we serve west Contra Costa County.

The district has approximately 34,000 residences and 2,450 commercial and industrial businesses, with a total population of nearly 100,000. Founded in 1921, today we are transforming our organization and shaping the future of the regional wastewater industry with a team that is dedicated to innovation, progress, collaboration, service, and eco‑friendly practices. We are deeply committed to our community and inspired by the diversity of our employees and the integrity and commitment they bring each day.

WCW celebrates our innovative leadership style and has reimagined our work culture. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment where new ideas and approaches are encouraged and every person is valued.

WCW is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill a Collection Systems Crew Member position in our Collection System Operations Division.

• Mechanical rodding
• Hydro flush cleaning
• Vac‑truck operation
• Sewer line spot repairs
• Wet well cleaning
• CCTV sewer line inspection

Collection System Crew Members will regularly communicate via telephone and radio, perform heavy manual work, and operate hand and power tools, including compressors, jackhammers, and cement mixers.

• Entering and researching data on computers
• Removing blockages and obstructions from sewer lines
• Excavating trenches to line, grade, and repair old pipe, install new pipe, couplings, and fittings
• Reading, understanding maps, and underground sewer systems

The ideal candidate is a reliable, safety‑conscious professional with hands‑on experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing wastewater collection systems.

• Knowledgeable. You will need to be familiar with safety policies, procedures, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Customer focused. Your role requires understanding customer operational needs and being responsive and proactive when addressing those needs.
• Flexible. You will need to adapt and adjust your work schedule to meet changing conditions or emergencies.
• Organized and Results‑Driven. You will need to be organized and show a high level of care and thoroughness in handling assignments.
• Dependable. Your assigned unit will rely on you for support.
• Integrity. You will help maintain WCW’s culture of transparency and accountability, open to continuous improvement.

• Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.
• You will work in a dynamic department with opportunities to excel and grow.

• Accuracy is paramount in this work environment.
• At times you will need to respond quickly, often after hours or during storms.

• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, steps, and final products.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding and adhering to safety standards, building codes, and regulations.
• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as situations require.

• Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in construction and maintenance.
• Experience operating a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work rules and procedures, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work with and support crew members and accept constructive feedback.

• Perform a variety of construction, repair, cleaning, and inspection work including rodding, hydro‑flush cleaning, television camera inspection, vapor rooting, and new pipe underground construction.
• Operate, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools such…