Collection System Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

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Position Description

POSITION DESRIPTION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Ready to advance your career and help keep Fresno flowing? The City of Fresno is seeking an experienced Collection System Maintenance Specialist to help maintain and improve our vital wastewater collection system. If you have hands-on skills in sewer cleaning, CCTV inspections, lift station servicing, pipeline repairs, and related fieldwork - make a real impact and apply today!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Clean sewer lines using hydro-flushing and rodding equipment

- Conduct CCTV inspections of wastewater pipelines

- Inspect, maintain, and repair lift stations and related equipment

- Install and repair pipelines, manholes, and service connections

- Respond to system alarms and emergency service calls

- Follow safety protocols and set up proper traffic control at job sites

- Operate and maintain a variety of manual and power tools

- Investigate and resolve customer service requests and complaints

- Complete service orders, work reports, and time records accurately

- Perform related duties as required

Incumbents may be assigned to work on-call, standby, and holidays. Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.

The current vacancy is in the Wastewater Management Division of the Public Utilities Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:

Education:

Possession of a High School diploma or equivalent GED completion

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time paid experience performing manual, semi-skilled and skilled work using mechanical equipment and related tools in the cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, and construction of wastewater collection systems.

Special Requirement(s):

Possession of a valid California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Grade II Collection System Maintenance certificate is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in the classification.

Possession of a valid Class B California Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement and without airbrake restriction is required at time of application and continued maintenance throughout entire term of employment in the classification.

You must attach your (CWEA) Grade II Collection System Maintenance certificate and Class B California Driver’s License with tanker endorsementto your application. Applications lacking required documents will be rejected.

Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in the classification a Class A California Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of request from department.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Some positions have been designated as being 'safety sensitive' and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in this class.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION: 100%: A job-related online written exam will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: ability to follow written instructions, safe operation of various equipment and hand tools, driving, collection system equipment, maintenance and inspection, safety, mathematics, traffic control, interpersonal skills/customer service, and/or other topics related to the position.

The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 28, 2026.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the competitive examination to qualify for the eligible list. The City of Fresno reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of applicants or successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed test phase(s).

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

3% Salary Increase, effective June 15, 2026

Bargaining Unit 1

Non-Supervisory Blue Collar

International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrue 8 - 15 hours per month based on years of service available after 6 months.

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.

80 hours lifetime maximum accrual.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

City contracted uniform service, cost shared 50/50 Safety Shoe voucher - $250

Prescription Safety Glasses - Reimbursement of $125

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific