Training Coordinator, WM

THE POSITION

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Utilities Field Services series. Incumbents of this class perform a wide range of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks, which encompass various levels of labor skills. Positions assigned to this class perform with greater independence and discretion as knowledge and abilities are acquired.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General Supervision is provided by a Utilities Field Services Supervisor. Lead supervision is provided by Utilities Field Services Leadworkers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install, remove and repair large and small water, wastewater, and drainage services.
• Cut, fit, lay, repair, clean, and flush water, sewer, and drainage mains, valves, and hydrants.
• Spray for weed control, clean, and otherwise maintain canals, drainage ditches, and levees using hand and/or power tools.
• Operate large trucks and construction equipment such as loaders, backhoes, trenching machines, compressors, cranes, hoists, slope mowers, and harvesters.
• Operate a truck; perform minor servicing to truck and report mechanical or other problems; keep truck clean, serviceable, and stocked with supplies and materials.
• Repair meters and mechanisms; disassemble, clean, inspect, and replace worn parts, reassemble and test for accuracy and leaks; perform meter installation.
• Assist in the fabrication and repair of water, sewer, and drainage system parts and equipment such as pipefittings, valves, pumps, small engines, and a variety of tools used in water, sewer, and drainage construction and maintenance.
• Operate a rodding machine and truck, hydraulic equipment, high pressure combination cleaner and closed circuit camera equipment in preventive maintenance and emergency cleaning of sanitary sewers and storm drains.
• Locate, excavate, tap, and repair water lines, sewer lines, and storm drain facilities.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
• Build, raise, lower, and repair manholes.
• Operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete.
• Operate and maintain a variety of pipe cleaning, inspection, and maintenance equipment including video, air and smoke test, vapor rooter and pest control equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and safety equipment used by field construction and maintenance crews.
• Check and update as-built drawings and maps; maintain routine records.
• Provide information to interested citizens and ensure the safety of the public in performing water, sewer, and drainage
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Experience: Two years of construction or maintenance experience using heavy equipment in the installation, construction, and/or repair of water, sewer, or drainage systems.

Special Qualifications Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is a cause for discipline. Ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver License during the probationary period. Individuals who fail to obtain the license will not pass probation. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements is required for some assignments.

Certificate Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade I or II certificate and/or a Collection Systems Maintenance Grade I or II certificate is desirable.

Respiratory Protective Equipment Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such assignments, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Residency Requirement Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Application Review: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit: 1) a City of Sacramento employment application; and 2) a supplemental application to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Incomplete applications will not pass the application review; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• Supplemental Application: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the regular City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must submit the supplemental application outlining the various types of qualifying experience to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Incomplete applications will not pass the application review; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: (Weighted 100%) – Completed employment and supplemental application forms will be evaluated and rated. Candidates who have demonstrated a great deal of preparedness for the classification will be rated higher than those who have demonstrated little or no preparedness. The employment application and supplemental application should reflect the candidate's:

Knowledge Of

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems.
• Safe and efficient work practices.
• City geography and the municipal street system.

Ability To

• Perform heavy, manual labor over extended periods of time.
• Perform a wide range of construction and maintenance activities, using standard methods and equipment.
• Work effectively with Utilities customers, other employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Safely and efficiently use hand and power tools.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy construction and repair equipment.
• Respond to emergencies as required.
• Recognize and deal with hazards encountered in the course of work.
• Read, interpret, and understand blueprints and construction drawings.
• Modify as-built maps as necessary.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board

Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements

Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library

01

How frequently have you installed, repaired or removed 3/4" to 2" water pipes?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

02

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

03

How frequently have you cut, fit, laid and repaired water mains, 4" or larger?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

04

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

05

How frequently have you cut, fit, laid and repaired sewer and drainage mains, 6" and larger?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

06

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

07

How frequently have you located and excavated water drains?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

08

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

09

How frequently have you located and excavated sewer drains?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

10

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

11

How frequently have you sprayed for weed control, maintained canals, drainage ditches, and levees?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

12

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

13

How frequently have you utilized traffic control and job-site safety?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

14

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

15

How frequently have you worked with confined space entry and shoring practices?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

16

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

17

How frequently have you interpreted maps, drawings, blueprints, and work orders?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

18

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

19

How frequently have you used heavy equipment as described in the job announcement?

• Never
• Once a Month
• Once a Week
• Every Day

20

If you responded anything but "never" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the employer and dates the work was performed.

• Required Question