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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The City of Manhattan Beach is actively seeking an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated Sewer Maintenance Worker to join our dynamic team in the Public Works Department - Utilities Division. If you have a passion for excellent service, come join our team and enjoy the Manhattan Beach City ocean view!
Under general supervision, the Sewer Maintenance Worker installs , maintains, and repairs sewers, pumping stations, storm drains, and related structures; operates light and heavy equipment; and does other related work as required.
The Department of Public Works maintains 120 centerline miles of streets, 15,000+ traffic signs, and 175,500 square feet of City buildings. The City’s 10 parks cover 47.88 acres. The City also maintains 15 public parking lots containing 1,688 metered spaces and an additional 440 street parking meters. The City’s three water storage facilities have a combined capacity of nearly 10 million gallons. Additionally, the department maintains 110 miles of sewer mains and lines serving 12,000 connections. The City contracts for the ongoing maintenance of 46 traffic signals, solid waste and recyclables collection, and street sweeping.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.- Inspects, maintains and/or repairs drainage, and sewer systems to insure that systems are functioning properly.
- Checks and cleans equipment and tools.
- Monitors equipment for correct calibration settings.
- Drives trucks of various sizes and weights while loading, hauling, and unloading various equipment, gravel, and sand.
- Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment referring defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
- Operates construction and power equipment used in the sewer department.
- Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging (using air tools), manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and back-fitting.
- Services sewer lift and other pumps.
- Cleans and maintains storm drains according to the City’s maintenance schedule.
- Operates video equipment in order to check sewer mains and storm drains.
- May assist City electrician or other maintenance crews when needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Training/Experience:- Graduation from high school or equivalent AND two (2) years of construction and maintenance experience related to sewers, storm drains, storm or sewer lift stations OR two (2) years of experience working in the allied trades.
- Possession of or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment the Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 Certificate from the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA).
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:- A valid Class A California driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
- Employees on “stand-by” status shall be required, at all times, to carry a functioning cell phone and be able to respond to calls within 30 minutes of being called/texted.
- May be required to work shifts, weekends, and or holidays.
- In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.
Knowledge of:
Tools, equipment, pumps, basic traffic control and methods used in sewer maintenance work; basic traffic control methods.
Skills in:
Operating motorized vehicles/equipment safely and effectively; including dump, pick-up, and utility trucks, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, generators, hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, sewer video equipment and telephone.
Ability to:
Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, use equipment safely and properly; receive training/ work in confined spaces; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and public.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
The application filing deadline is Sunday, March 30, 2025.
All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.
The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%).- Oral Interview is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025.
NOTE: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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To see detailed information about Teamsters bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on the City's official website.
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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).
The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.
The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.
Closing Date/Time: 3/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Manhattan Beach
Show moreWelcome to Manhattan Beach; a classic, casual California beach town with easy access to LAX. We are a residential community of just over 35,000 residents with an award-winning school district, unique shops and restaurants, worldwide corporate headquarters, and signature community traditions that are open to all. Did I mention that the Beach Boys loved it here? In the 1962 hit song, “Surfin USA,” the Beach Boys said if everybody had an ocean, then everybody would be surfing “all over Manhattan!” That’s not far from the truth!
Upon visiting, the Manhattan Beach Pier and Roundhouse Aquarium is a natural starting point for discovering our town. It’s at the heart of our charming downtown shopping and dining district. You can play beach volleyball, shop at an independent bookstore and have a Jonathan Gold ranked meal all within a block radius. If you’re lucky enough to visit on a Tuesday, visit the Farmer’s Market from 12-4. And, as home to beach volleyball, each August we host the Manhattan Beach Open, the oldest, most prestigious professional volleyball tournament next to the south side of the Pier.
Our residents cherish our hometown traditions. We held the first ever Pinewood Derby in 1953. Every fall is our Old Hometown Fair, October has the World Famous Pumpkin Race (really!) and the highlight of December is the Holiday Fireworks show on the second Sunday in December.
Boasting seven public parks, including a botanical garden, the city provides a multitude of sports activities for its residents, including surfing and beach volleyball. Polliwog Park features a play structure accessible to all, a man-made lake, the setting for Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer months and the site of the Manhattan Beach Historical Society.
Manhattan Beach is also known for its award-winning school district. With the support of the community, the school district has attained national recognition and over 93% of graduates enter institutions of higher learning after high school. Every year, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation raises money to improve Manhattan Beach public schools and annually hosts the largest charity wine auction in Southern California, the Manhattan Wine Auction.
We aren’t just about outdoor activities. In 2015, we opened a brand new branch of the Los Angeles County library, a two-story building in downtown Manhattan with ocean views.
As you can see, we value the healthy beach lifestyle. That’s why we are committed to preserving our environment. We were one of the first cities to ban plastic bags and have been a smoke-free town since 2014. As of February 2020, in order to reduce nicotine addiction and protect public health, we’ve also prohibited the sale of all tobacco products (including vape products) in the City.
We value inclusion for all, education, and community involvement. Come visit us in Manhattan Beach. We guarantee you will fall in love.
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