Job Description

Position Information

The Wastewater Division is looking for an individual desiring to start a career in the public sector as a Wastewater Collection System Worker. The ideal candidate is someone with wastewater collection system experience or certification, general construction and traffic control knowledge, and the ability to obtain a Class A license. This candidate must possess a positive attitude, be willing to learn, have the ability to communicate clearly, and fit into a team environment, which is key to the Division’s success.

For more information, please see the job description here.

What We Offer:

The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees’ professional and personal growth.

Competitive salary
Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 11 days per year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year)
Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
City-paid dental and vision insurance
CalPERS pension participation
City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page .

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
One (1) year of experience in the construction, operation, and/or maintenance of wastewater collection systems, storm drain systems, or general plumbing trade work.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or successful obtainment within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Class A Driver’s License, with a tanker endorsement, and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is required within eighteen (18) months of employment, to be maintained throughout employment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:
A Complete City of Brentwood Employment Application Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes may also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

Application Review - Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.
Written Exam - Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to take a written test. The exam will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description and is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026.

Eligible List : All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.

The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/human-resources/salary-and-benefits-overview

Closing Date/Time: 10/8/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

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