Description

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a skilled and dedicated Wastewater Technician II to join our team! This journey-level position offers the opportunity to perform a wide range of tasks, from maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the City’s wastewater infrastructure. As a key member of our Public Works team, you'll work independently, exercise sound judgment, and play an essential role in protecting our community and environment. If you have the expertise and drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Ideal Candidate

Be available and flexible
Demonstrate integrity and ethics
Work independently
Exercise judgment and initiative
Foster a team-centric mindset
Communicate effectively
Stay self-motivated
Exhibit responsibility and dependability

Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on February 5, 2025.

Examples of Duties

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description Wastewater Technician II. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Experience: Wastewater Technician II- Three (3) years of experience in public works maintenance and construction work or one year as a City of Laguna Beach Wastewater Utility Worker II. Experience in the repair of municipal sewer system experience is highly desirable.

License/Certificate Requirements

Due to the performance of field duties that may include the operation of both City commercial and non-commercial vehicles, an applicant must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at time of hire. A CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist (EIT) and/or a CWEA Mechanical Technologist (MT) are highly desirable.

Required Within 12 Months Of Appointment

A Class A or B Driver's License
A California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade II Certification

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

Positions in this series may receive calls for emergency service and may be required to respond during non-scheduled work hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

DOT Compliance

In compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the City's policy on random testing for controlled substances and alcohol for commercially licensed drivers, candidates for this position who are commercially licensed are required to pass a drug test prior to placement in the position. All employees working in this position, who are subject to maintaining a commercial driver's license for the performance of duties, will be enrolled as participants in the City's Random Testing Program for Controlled Substances and Alcohol.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.

Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on February 5, 2025. Applications will be screened carefully and selected applicants will be invited to undergo a Structured Panel Interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of applicants deemed eligible before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, and a pre-placement physical including a drug test. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.

Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

Physical, Mental And Environmental Working Conditions

Work is performed in various environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperature and weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, vibrations, fumes, grease, machinery and moving parts, odors, dust, chemicals such as cleaning solvents, and raw sewage. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, or more than 50 pounds, with assistance; sit, stand, squat, kneel, climb stairs, stoop, and walk for prolonged periods; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading work-related documents and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. An employee generally works outdoors. The employee will travel to different locations and be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust, or potentially hazardous chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, and the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

Click here for the link to the MOUs.

01

I understand and acknowledge that I must thoroughly complete the application and supplemental questions, honestly, truthfully, and to the best of my ability. Qualifications for inclusion in the selection process will be based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire responses, not a resume or CV. Resumes in lieu of completed supplemental questionnaire responses will not be accepted. Incomplete responses or "see resume," "see application" responses will be grounds for disqualification.

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree and higher

03

Do you possess at least three (3) years of public works maintenance and construction work or one year as a City of Laguna Beach Wastewater Utility Worker II? (Please note, experience must be detailed in your application).

04

How many years of maintenance work experience within Sewer Systems or Wastewater do you possess?

No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2 years
2 years but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 5
5 years or more

05

Do you hold a valid California Class A or B Commercial Driver's License without restrictions for automatic transmissions or air brakes? (Please attach a copy of your license to your application).

06

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please state which class of Commercial Driver's License you possess along with the endorsement(s) you possess. If you answered "no" please enter "NA." (Please attach a copy of your license to your application).

07

Do you possess a CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist (EIT) and/or a CWEA Mechanical Technologist (MT) certificate?

Yes
No
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