Collection System Crew Member

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 Wastewaters 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 34000 residences and 2450 commercial and industrial businesses with a total population of nearly 100000. 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.

• Mechanical Rodding
• Hydro flush cleaning
• Vac-truck operation
• Sewer line spot repairs
• Wet well cleaning
• CCTV sewer line inspection

• Entering and researching data on computers
• Removing blockages and obstructions from sewer lines
• Excavating trenches to line and grade and repair old pipe install new pipe couplings and fittings and
• Reading understanding maps and underground sewer systems.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a reliable safety-conscious professional with hands-on experience in operating maintaining and repairing wastewater collection systems.

• Knowledgeable. You will need to be knowledgeable of established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
• Customer focused.Your role will require you to understand your customers operational needs and to be responsive and proactive when addressing those needs.
• Flexible.You will need to adapt and adjust your work schedule to meet changing conditions or emergencies.
• Organized and Results Driven. You will need to be organized and shows a high level of care and thoroughness in handling assignments.
• Dependable.Your assigned unit will rely on you for support.
• Able to Personify Integrity. You will be an important part in maintaining WCWs culture of transparency and accountability open to continuous improvement.

• Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.
• You will work in a dynamic department with opportunities to excel and grow.

• Accuracy is paramount in this work environment
• At times will need to respond quickly often after hours or during storms

• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding and adhering to established safety standards building codes and regulations
• Adaptability- Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization self-discipline and dependability
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability

• Knowledge of materials tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance
• Uses of a variety of heavy equipment vehicles and tools
• Ability to read understand and follow work rules and procedures understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Work together and support crew members and accept constructive feedback

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:

COLLECTION SYSTEM CREW MEMBER:

• Perform a variety of construction repair cleaning and inspection work including rodding hydroflush cleaning television camera inspection vapor rooting and new pipe underground construction;
• Operate maintain and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools such as trucks power tools sewer rodder hydraulic jet cleaner front loader backhoe compressor sewer line TV inspection unit and related equipment and tools;
• May enter and research data on computer;
• Remove blockages and obstructions from sewers repair and replace structures such as manholes and rodding inlets;
• May assist other agencies in removing blockages and obstructions from storm drain lines;
• Assist in laying and repairing sewer pipe;
• Conduct sewer line inspections with TV camera or smoke test;
• Excavate trenches to line and grade and repair old pipe install new pipe couplings and fittings;
• Read and interpret maps of underground sewer system;
• Install and inspect wastewater flow meters;
• Operate electronic metal detection equipment and hazardous gas detectors;
• Utilize proper safety precautions and follow WCWs procedures related to all work performed including the entering of manholes in accordance with specified WCW procedures;
• Break and cut concrete and paved surfaces using jackhammers pavement and cement saws perform patch paving work;
• Use a variety of manual-operated tools and devices in cleaning sewer lines;
• Assist in maintaining and caring for tools and equipment;
• Perform heavy manual labor and enter confined space areas;
• May perform limited maintenance and cleaning of District buildings and grounds;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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.

1. Applying for this Position:
   Applicants interested in theposition must apply at January 26 2026

   Selection Process:

   1. Application Filing and Evaluation:Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application; applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
   2. Oral Interview:Conducted by a qualifications Appraisal Panel which will evaluate candidates in job-related areas.
2. Tentative Test Dates:
   • Structured Oral Interview: February 16 2026
   • Internal Interview: March 12 2026
   • Hiring Interview: March 25 2026
   • WCW is not responsible for failure of internet forms or email transmission in submitting applications. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources at.