Collection System Crew Member

Collection Systems Crew Member

West County Wastewater (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 ecofriendly practices. Additionally, we are deeply committed to our community and inspired by the diversity of our employees and the integrity and commitment they bring to our community and to each other every day.

West County Wastewater (WCW) celebrates our innovative leadership style, where we have reimagined our work culture. WCW is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment where new ideas and approaches are encouraged and every person is valued.

The Position WCW is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill a Collection Systems Crew Member position in our Collection System Operations Division. This crucial position is ideal for candidates who are reliable, flexible and accountable for their work. Candidates should have a strong understanding of collection systems operations and procedures, but also interpersonal skills and the ability to find creative ways to problem solve. Key assignments include construction, repairs, cleaning and inspection work. Specifically :

• 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, operate hand and power tools, including compressors, jackhammers and cement mixers. Work also include :

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a reliable, safety-conscious professional with hands-on experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing wastewater collection systems. We are looking for someone who is :

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following : COLLECTION SYSTEM CREW MEMBER :

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience and Education : Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience : Two (2) years of general work experience in construction and maintenance of wastewater facilities, pipe lines, plants, buildings, equipment, or vehicles.

Education : Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. Equivalency, or California high school proficiency certificate.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE : Possession of a Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Newly appointed employees must meet this requirement prior to successful completion of probation.