Maintenance Worker Trainee (Water & Sanitation)

The Job

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, Special Districts – Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Maintenance Worker Trainee. Under training conditions, these positions learn to perform routine maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks related to the operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Upon successful completion of the training period, incumbents may automatically promote to Maintenance Worker I.

• Inspect and record pump station meter readings, monitor gauges, and ensure proper system operations.
• Assist with the installation, repair, and replacement of water mains, sewer lines, and service connections using digging and excavation methods.
• Operate and learn to operate a variety of equipment, such as: backhoes, dump trucks, mixers, bypass pumps, generators, combination cleaners, and air compressors.
• Maintain and support operation of system infrastructure including pipelines, storage tanks, wells, lift stations, control valves, and booster stations.
• Conduct inspections of water distribution and wastewater collection systems for safety, proper function, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on pumps, motors, valves, compressors, and related equipment.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and perform on-call duties on a rotational basis, with the ability to respond within one hour in all weather and environmental conditions.

For more detailed information, refer to the Maintenance Worker Trainee job description.

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet both the license and ONE (1) of the experience options listed below:

License: - Must possess a valid CA Class "C" Driver's License

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Experience: - Option A: Six (6) months of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the maintenance, repair, or inspection of water/wastewater equipment and machinery.

Option B: Six (6) months of recent experience (within the last 5 years) of general plumber experience with water and sewer systems for residential, commercial, or industrial facilities

Option C: Nine (9) units of completed coursework directly related to water supply, distribution, treatment, or wastewater technology fields.

Option D: Possession of a current CA State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D1, or Water Treatment Operator Grade T1, or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I certification.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a valid CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker and hazmat endorsements, in addition to possession of the SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 certification, SWRCB T1 Water Treatment certification, and SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I certification.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until position is filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the links below: Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process