Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a Collections System Lead Worker
The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for directing, leading, guiding, training, instructing, correcting, and participating in/performing fully the work of an assigned crew engaged in a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled duties related to wastewater system cleaning and blockage clearing work, participating in the construction, assessment, maintenance, and repair of the Department's wastewater (sanitary sewer) collection system, operating closed-circuit television (CCTV) and global positioning system (GPS) equipment to inspect or document sanitary sewer lines and related facilities, operating a variety of light, medium, and heavy-duty motorized equipment and power/hand tools, and ensuring compliance with the general waste discharge orders issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the Department's Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP).
The Collections System Lead Worker is the working crew leader level over Collections System Workers in the field and typically performs the most difficult/complex tasks. Incumbents routinely assign specific tasks to crew members at the job site and train, instruct, and correct the work of crew members insuring that accepted safety methods are practiced. Incumbents lead and perform a broad range of routine to very complex level duties requiring advanced journey level expertise and interface with the Collections System Supervisor regarding sewer system issues and staff assignments, provide significant input regarding performance evaluations of field workers, and report any issues of poor or negligent performance. Incumbents are expected to use sound and independent judgment in carrying out job assignments and may serve in the absence of the Collections System Supervisor.
The ideal candidate will have graduated from high school, at least 4 years of experience in sanitary sewer collection system field work, a valid California Class “B” driver’s license with airbrake and tank endorsements and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated, and a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade I certificate.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent,
Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in sanitary sewer collection system field work.
Certificates: A valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade I certificate is required at the time of application.
A valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade II certificate is required within 18 months of appointment.
Certifications in first aid and CPR are required at the time of appointment.
Ability to pass Department-provided Confined Space Entry Training within sic (6) months of appointment.
Necessary Special Requirements
Must possess a valid California Class “B” driver’s license with airbrake and tank endorsements and valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated at the time of application. For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid California Class “B” driver’s license with airbrake tank endorsements must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Possession of a California Class “A” driver’s license with airbrake and tank endorsements is highly desirable.
Employees in this classification will be required to participate in call back or standby duty and are subject to being on-call, which may include a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; must be able to respond to emergency calls within the time period specified within the current Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) when performing on-call service..
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a field environment that is frequently loud and prolonged, in a variety of environmental and extreme weather conditions (both indoors and out), and in or near street traffic with significant exposure to hazardous drivers. Incumbents regularly work near moving mechanical parts, are exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, exposed to electrical hazards, heavy vibration, and in precarious places. Incumbents frequently work on slippery or uneven surfaces and work occasionally involves exposure to potential physical harm, infectious disease and hazardous chemicals including smoke, fumes or airborne particles, gas, untreated wastewater, dirt, dust, grease, oil, caustic chemicals, solvents, and toxic agents, and fumes in various states (gaseous, liquid, or solid). Incumbents need to be able to tolerate unpleasant odors, wet conditions and uncomfortable climate conditions. Incumbents are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand on a variety of surfaces, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, and controls, use hands and arms at any height (including above the shoulder), perform repetitive movements of hand and/or wrists climb or balance on ladders or stairs, and traverse or stand on uneven surfaces. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, bend at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, climb and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in a field setting in varying weather conditions, to operate various equipment, regularly lift and/or move in any direction materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds and to travel to various locations. Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing. Must be clean shaven or have trimmed facial and head hair to properly use personal respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus equipment. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with both eyes and depth perception with vision sufficient to see colors, adjust focus, read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department offers a complete benefits package to full-time General Unit employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current (Classic) members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be
2% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be
2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the “normal cost” of their retirement benefits as required by State law.
To learn more details please visit our benefits page and our MOU page.
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Do you possess a valid California Class "B" Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsements and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated? Possession of a valid Class "B" California Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsements and a Medical Examiner's Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "B" California Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsements and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.
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Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED/Equivalent?
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How many years of full-time journey-level experience do you have in the construction, inspections, maintenance, operation, or repair of sanitary sewers, storm drains, water distribution, or wastewater treatment facilities?
- No experience
- 1 - 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 7+ years of experience
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How many years of work experience do you have in the construction, inspections, maintenance, operation, or repair of sanitary sewers, storm drains, water distribution, or wastewater treatment facilities in a lead capacity or greater?
- None
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4+ years of experience
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Do you have a a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade 1, or higher, certificate? A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.
