Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator

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Sacramento, CA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 71514 - 86923
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position


This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

10/31/25 11/14/25 (final)

Under general supervision the Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator operates heavy mobile equipment such as motorgraders excavators backhoes and other heavy/light construction and maintenance equipment and serves as a leadworker in the repair maintenance and construction of stormwater collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility in Sacramento County. These facilities include: channels creeks ditches and other waterways; manholes drain inlets and underground pipelines; levees water quality basins and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowlege of

  • Principles and practices of leadership mentoring and training
  • Methods materials tools and equipment used in minor construction projects to insure the efficient and effective operation of drains creeks channels levees basins and pipes
  • General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for personal safety especially those pertaining to digging and excavation
  • Capabilities operation and maintenance requirements of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment diesel powered equipment such as generators and brush chippers gasoline powered equipment such as walk behind mowers compactors chainsaws and walk behind power loaders and a variety of hand and power tools
  • State motor vehicle codes as they apply to the operation of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment
  • Potential hazards associated with drainage maintenance
  • State guidelines regarding streambed alterations and routine maintenance
  • Rules and regulations pertaining to loading unloading and transporting equipment
  • Traffic control procedures and implementation
  • Best Management Practices as it relates to storm water and storm water facility maintenance
  • Policies regarding easements right of way and County-owned property
  • Gas detection devices and confined space policies
  • Standard computer operation for Computerized Maintenance Management System usage e-mail communications keyboarding recordkeeping and documentation
  • Training methods
  • Math principles such as addition subtraction multiplication and division and standard measurements such as length width weight and height
  • English usage spelling grammar and punctuation
Ability to
  • Plan coordinate assign and review the work of staff
  • Provide work direction and instruction to Stormwater Utility staff
  • Operate a laptop computer and designated software to record data prepare reports and locate work sites
  • Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
  • Operate in a safe and efficient manner and maintain heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment
  • Operate in a safe and efficient manner and make field adjustments to diesel powered equipment such as generators and brush chippers gasoline powered equipment such as walk behind mowers compactors chainsaws and walk behind power loaders and a variety of hand and power tools
  • Train others in the methods materials tools and equipment used in drainage maintenance and minor construction
  • Read USA markings identify hazards in the jobsite work area and recognize hazardous materials
  • Prepare and maintain vehicle inspection checklist and other reports relative to the work assigned
  • Implement traffic control procedures
  • Read interpret and apply road survey and grade markings
  • Provide good customer service work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers the public and other customers
  • Read and understand maps including facility maps Thomas Brothers Maps and creek maps
  • Prepare calculate and maintain operating records relative to the work assigned
  • Follow oral and written directions

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A valid California Driver License Class A;

AND
Either: Two years of full-time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Stormwater Utility Worker or above or in the class of Senior Highway Maintenance Worker or above performing drainage maintenance work.

Or:Three years of full-time experience related to the construction maintenance and/or repair of drainage facilities such as creeks channels or pipes. One year of the experience must include the operation of heavy mobile equipment.

Or:Four years of full-time experience performing duties related to the construction maintenance and/or repair of underground utilities such as potable water or sewer. One year of the experience must include the operation of heavy mobile equipment.

General Qualifications

License Requirement: Incumbents must obtain a valid Tanker Endorsement within 90 days of appointment to the class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver License and/or endorsement may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:
  • Perform heavy manual labor such as digging ditches and clearing brush/shrubs for extended periods of time
  • Audibly discern differences in the operation of equipment such as continuous rodders and Vactor or Vacon style pipe cleaning equipment
  • Work in a bent or kneeling position for over 15 minutes at a time
  • Work in awkward positions in tight spaces
  • Enter drains through 24 inch diameter entrances
  • Lift and carry materials (e.g. drainage inlet grates jackhammers concrete sacks etc.) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance
  • Lift carry and operate tools (e.g. back-pack sprays and jackhammers) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance
  • Move and/or manipulate heavy objects such as a PVC pipe weighing up to 300 pounds into position using hand tools (for example straps and/or digging bar) and/or with assistance from at least one other employee
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to:
  • Work in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather
  • Work in loud and noisy areas
  • Work in enclosed and tight spaces
  • Work around dust dirt noise contaminated and non-contaminated water chemicals machinery and equipment with moving parts moving vehicles traffic fumes and/or odors
  • Work in close proximity to dogs cows horses etc.
  • Work in creeks channels basins levees and other stormwater structures which may be inhabited by spiders snakes skunks rats etc.
  • Work overtime standby and call particular during periods of heavy rain and/or flood conditions the repair and maintenance of stormwater collection facilities is a 24 hours a day operation and all employees in this class will be subject to working night shifts weekends and holidays.
Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification issix (6)months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION


Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhereto apply.


County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street Room 4667

Sacramento CA 95814

Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667


  • Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
  • Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  • A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.


SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE


Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.


Note:Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.


  • Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
  • The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
  • Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
  • If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
  • Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
  • If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
  • For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
  • If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.


FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)


All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.


This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.


All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.


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The PositionThis is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:10/31/25 11/14/25 (final)Under general supervision the Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator operates heavy mobile equipment such as motorgraders excavators backhoes and other heavy/light construction and maintenanc...
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Key Skills

  • Forklift
  • Basic Math
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Wastewater
  • Water Truck Experience
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Commercial Driving
  • Maintenance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Excavator
  • Manufacturing