Collections and Maintenance Worker I/II

Carmel Area Wastewater District is currently accepting applications for the position of: Collections Maintenance Worker I/II. We have a positive company culture that encourages learning and collaboration. The right candidate will have a growth mindset that will bring new ideas to the District and in turn will be given the opportunity to learn about the collection and conveyance of wastewater. This position has plenty of opportunity for growth.

The District is seeking an entry-level worker for the Collections department. Initially under close supervision would perform a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled duties.

Operation, maintenance and repair of the collection system wastewater.

Maintains and repairs, in a safe and sanitary manner, sewer lines, manholes, pressure hoses, mains, parts, and other

related facilities and equipment.

Inspects maintains and repairs lift stations

Assists with and examines, maintains, cleans, and unplugs collection lines with a variety of specialized equipment including hydro-cleaning, and video damaged lines as required.

Responds to customer complaints and emergency calls for service; uses inspection equipment to identify causes; and assists in mitigating overflow spills and damage as required.

Services and maintains mobile equipment in a clean and orderly condition; and makes minor repairs as needed.

Operates specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment including forklifts; vibrators, jackhammers, tampers, and cutters appropriate for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the District’s water/wastewater infrastructure system.

Troubleshoots system and facility problems

Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire, a Class B driver’s license.

Possession of a Mechanical Technologist I and Collections System Maintenance I Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association is desirable.

If candidate does not possess Collections System Maintenance I certificate, he/she must be able to obtain within 18 months of hire.

Possession of a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care Provider certificate and First Aid certificate is required within one (1) year of employment.

Confined space awareness training within one (1) year of employment.

8-hour HAZWOPER awareness certificate within one (1) year of employment.

Must pass a respiratory fit test within 2 months of employment and adhere to District facial hair requirements.

Ability to be on standby for after hour emergency call outs and acknowledge the notification within 15 minutes when on standby duty. If an emergency requires the employee to return to work, they must do so within 1 hour of responding to the notification.

Minimum Experience/Education Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and

One (1) year of mechanical maintenance experience. Experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities is desired, but not necessary.

Please submit a resume and cover letter via the craigslist or to hr@cawd.org.

Application deadline: May 20th