The Cambria Community Services District is currently accepting applications for the Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Worker position. This recruitment is open until the needs of the District are met. For first consideration, apply immediately. 

About the Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Worker 

Definition: Under the supervision of the Wastewater Systems Superintendent or Utilities Department Manager, the Collections System Worker must perform a variety of duties, including wastewater collection system cleaning and obstacle-clearing work using a high-pressure jet and other specialized equipment; repair and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment; investigate complaints concerning the wastewater collection system; perform maintenance and repair of sewage collection system; operate vehicles, light and medium construction equipment; and to perform other duties as assigned or required. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects, checks, cleans, maintains, and repairs the wastewater collection system, which includes all pump stations, generator units, telemetry, pipes, valves, and all other appurtenances found in a complete collection system.
• Installs and inspects the work of contractors performing work to the District's wastewater collection system.
• Enters sewers, manholes, wet wells, and pump stations, observing proper safety precautions; inspects and cleans the interiors of sewers, manholes, wet wells, and pump stations.
• Performs duties as directed in the operation and maintenance of the sewer inspection and cleaning equipment.
• Learns to operate a variety of mechanical equipment and hand tools, such as jackhammers, jet rodders, sectional rodders, tampers, blowers, gas detectors, air compressors, and flow meters.
• Repair and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, switchgear, motor control centers, meters, diesel-driven generator sets, and all other equipment related to the collection system.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance work on wastewater treatment plants and disposal facilities as needed.
• Perform related duties in other departments in the District as needed. 
• Assist in the installation and set-up of new equipment.
• Assist in the ordering of parts, materials and supplies.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain good working relationships with others.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Will be required to work overtime, stand by at night, on weekends, and on holidays.

This position is within the SEIU employee group. To review the position description, please click the link below.

Required Qualifications 

• Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform the duties of the position. A minimum of 1 year experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs is required.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D.
• Valid California Class A or B driver’s license and maintain the ability to be insured or the ability to obtain a California Class A or B driver’s license within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Ability to obtain a Grade 2 Collection Maintenance Certification and have possession of the certificate within two years of the hire date. 

Benefits

• $52,392 to $63,683 annually
• 11 standard paid holidays per year
• 3.08 hours biweekly (120 hrs/yr) of paid vacation
• 3.70 hours biweekly (96 hrs/yr) of sick leave
• Regular employees, after completion of their probationary period, shall be eligible for the Health Care Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees receive a credit of $1300 each January 1.
• The district pays 85% of the health premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest cost plan available to district employees offered through CalPERS.
• The district pays 85% of the dental premiums currently in effect for employee and dependent coverage for the lowest-cost plan.
• A Group Life Insurance Plan will be provided with a $25,000 life insurance policy, a $1,000 policy for each employee's spouse, and a $1,000 policy for each employee dependent under the age of 21.
• CalPERS 3% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired prior to October 1, 2012, including single highest year computation and credit for unused sick leave; 2% @ 60 retirement plan for covered employees hired on or after October 1, 2012 up through December 31, 2012, including the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision; covered employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are defined as “new members” under PEPRA will be covered by the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and the 36 highest consecutive months’ final compensation provision. Employee pays 100% of the CalPERS employee contribution.
• The district provides a Deferred Compensation 457 matching monthly contribution of $25.

Application Process

Electronic submittals are strongly preferred and should be directed to administration@cambriacsd.org and include the following: completed application, cover letter, resume, and proof of required qualifications. All applicants will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training, and education as submitted will move forward in the hiring process. The candidate who has successfully completed all prior phases of the hiring process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.