Collection System Maintenance Laborer/Worker I/II

Seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team. 
Job Posting Open From: April 24, 2025, 7:00 a.m. - May 11, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
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About the Position

Located just 15 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, California, the Truckee Sanitary District (TSD) is an award-winning wastewater collection-only public agency. 
TSD is seeking qualified applicants committed to TSD's core values of teamwork, communication, customer service and safety to join its Collection Systems crew. Under direct supervision, the Collection System Maintenance Laborer/Worker I/Worker II  learns and performs a variety of skilled work in support of District wastewater collection system inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance, and cleaning activities; assists in performing underground televised wastewater line inspection and hydrocleaning of sewer lines; and performs other duties as assigned. 
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Ideal Candidate

Collection System Maintence Laborer:
* Learn to perform semi-skilled work related to the inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of underground sewer lines, laterals, and pumping stations.
* Learn to perform servicing and minor maintenance on a variety of stationary and mobile equipment. 
* Learn to safely use hand and power tools related to the work, drive and operate trucks and hydro cleaning equipment.
* Read maps, manuals, and specifications.
* Assist in responding effectively to emergency situations and troubleshoot such situations.
* Understand and follow oral and written directions.
* Effectively communicate verbally.
* Maintain accurate records of work performed.
* Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Collection System Maintenance Worker I/II:
Perform skilled and semi-skilled work related to the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of underground wastewater lines and pumping/lift stations. 
* Operate, adjust, and maintain heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
* Perform servicing and minor maintenance on a variety of stationary and mobile equipment.
* Respond effectively to emergency situations and troubleshoot such situations.
* Safely use hand and power tools related to the work and drive and operate trucks and hydro cleaning equipment.
* Read meters and gauges efficiently and record accurate information.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
* Make accurate mathematical calculations.
* Read maps, manuals, and specifications.
* Prioritize own work and use independent judgment within procedural guidelines.
* Effectively communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
* Maintain accurate records of work performed.
* Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
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Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent requied. Some experience in wastewater or storm sewer line cleaning and maintenance, or in underground pipeline construction is desirable. 

 Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and shop setting and use standard maintenance tools and equipment, including a computer; mobility to inspect various wastewater collection systems; physical stamina to perform system and maintenance repair work, work on uneven terrain and lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 100 pounds; ability to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone and a two-way radio with or without reasonable accommodation.

Collection System Maintenance Laborer:
Must possess a valid California (or Nevada) Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Collection System Maintenance Worker I:
Some stationary or vehicle mechanical maintenance experience and/or experience in installing and maintaining underground pipeline is desirable. Previous District experience as the Laborer is preferred.
Must possess a valid California (or Nevada) Class B driver’s license with a tanker endorsement and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess a California Water Environment Association Collection System Maintenance Grade I certificate.

Collection System Maintenance Worker II:
Two (2) years of semi-skilled maintenance experience in wastewater collection systems at a level equivalent to that of Collection System Maintenance Worker I.
Must possess a valid California (or Nevada) Class A driver’s license with a tanker endorsement and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess a California Water Environment Association Collection System Maintenance Grade II certificate.
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Salary & Benefits

Salary: 
CSM Laborer starts at $31.53 hourly
CSM Worker I starts at $35.98 hourly
CSM Worker II starts at $41.06 hourly

Benefits
* 104 hours of vacation leave per year
* 96 hours of sick leave
* District Paid: Medical, Dental, & Vision for employees & dependents
* 9/80 work schedule
* California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
-Classic Members 2.7% @ 55
-New (PEPRA) Members 2.0%@ 62
*Additional 401 (a) benefit for PEPRA class
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