Sacramento County
Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator
Sacramento County, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Under general supervision, the Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator operates heavy mobile equipment such as motorgraders, excavators, backhoes and other heavy/light construction and maintenance equipment and serves as a leadworker in the repair, maintenance, and construction of stormwater collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility in Sacramento County. These facilities include channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees, water quality basins and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 10/31/25, 11/14/25 (final).
Knowledge and Abilities
Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in minor construction projects to insure the efficient and effective operation of drains, creeks, channels, levees, basins and pipes
General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for personal safety, especially those pertaining to digging and excavation
Capabilities, operation and maintenance requirements of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment, diesel powered equipment such as generators and brush chippers, gasoline powered equipment such as walk behind mowers, compactors, chainsaws, and walk behind power loaders, and a variety of hand and power tools
State motor vehicle codes as they apply to the operation of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment
Potential hazards associated with drainage maintenance
State guidelines regarding streambed alterations and routine maintenance
Rules and regulations pertaining to loading, unloading and transporting equipment
Traffic control procedures and implementation
Best Management Practices as it relates to storm water and storm water facility maintenance
Policies regarding easements, right of way and County-owned property
Gas detection devices and confined space policies
Standard computer operation for Computerized Maintenance Management System usage, e‑mail communications, keyboarding, recordkeeping, and documentation
Training methods
Math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and standard measurements such as length, width, weight and height
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Employment Qualifications
A valid California Driver License, Class A
Either: Two years of full‑time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Stormwater Utility Worker or above, or in the class of Senior Highway Maintenance Worker or above performing drainage maintenance work
Or: Three years of full‑time experience related to the construction, maintenance and/or repair of drainage facilities such as creeks, channels or pipes. One year of the experience must include the operation of heavy mobile equipment
Or: Four years of full‑time experience performing duties related to the construction, maintenance and/or repair of underground utilities such as potable water or sewer. One year of the experience must include the operation of heavy mobile equipment
License Requirement: Incumbents must obtain a valid Tanker Endorsement within 90 days of appointment to the class
Physical Requirements
Perform heavy manual labor such as digging ditches and clearing brush/shrubs for extended periods of time
Audibly discern differences in the operation of equipment such as continuous rodders and Vactor or Vacon style pipe cleaning equipment
Work in a bent or kneeling position for over 15 minutes at a time
Work in awkward positions in tight spaces
Enter drains through 24 inch diameter entrances
Lift and carry materials (e.g. drainage inlet grates, jackhammers, concrete sacks, etc.) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance
Lift, carry and operate tools (e.g. back-pack sprays and jackhammers) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance
Move and/or manipulate heavy objects such as a PVC pipe weighing up to 300 pounds into position using hand tools (for example, straps and/or digging bar) and/or with assistance from at least one other employee
Working Conditions
Work in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather
Work in loud and noisy areas
Work in enclosed and tight spaces
Work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non‑contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors
Work in close proximity to dogs, cows, horses, etc.
Work in creeks, channels, basins, levees, and other stormwater structures which may be inhabited by spiders, snakes, skunks, rats, etc.
Work overtime, standby and call back. In particular, during periods of heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of stormwater collection facilities is a 24 hours a day operation and all employees in this class will be subject to working night shifts, weekends, and holidays
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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Under general supervision, the Stormwater Utility Equipment Operator operates heavy mobile equipment such as motorgraders, excavators, backhoes and other heavy/light construction and maintenance equipment and serves as a leadworker in the repair, maintenance, and construction of stormwater collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility in Sacramento County. These facilities include channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees, water quality basins and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 10/31/25, 11/14/25 (final).
Knowledge and Abilities
Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in minor construction projects to insure the efficient and effective operation of drains, creeks, channels, levees, basins and pipes
General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for personal safety, especially those pertaining to digging and excavation
Capabilities, operation and maintenance requirements of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment, diesel powered equipment such as generators and brush chippers, gasoline powered equipment such as walk behind mowers, compactors, chainsaws, and walk behind power loaders, and a variety of hand and power tools
State motor vehicle codes as they apply to the operation of heavy mobile maintenance and pipe cleaning equipment
Potential hazards associated with drainage maintenance
State guidelines regarding streambed alterations and routine maintenance
Rules and regulations pertaining to loading, unloading and transporting equipment
Traffic control procedures and implementation
Best Management Practices as it relates to storm water and storm water facility maintenance
Policies regarding easements, right of way and County-owned property
Gas detection devices and confined space policies
Standard computer operation for Computerized Maintenance Management System usage, e‑mail communications, keyboarding, recordkeeping, and documentation
Training methods
Math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and standard measurements such as length, width, weight and height
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Employment Qualifications
A valid California Driver License, Class A
Either: Two years of full‑time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Stormwater Utility Worker or above, or in the class of Senior Highway Maintenance Worker or above performing drainage maintenance work
Or: Three years of full‑time experience related to the construction, maintenance and/or repair of drainage facilities such as creeks, channels or pipes. One year of the experience must include the operation of heavy mobile equipment
Or: Four years of full‑time experience performing duties related to the construction, maintenance and/or repair of underground utilities such as potable water or sewer. One year of the experience must include the operation of heavy mobile equipment
License Requirement: Incumbents must obtain a valid Tanker Endorsement within 90 days of appointment to the class
Physical Requirements
Perform heavy manual labor such as digging ditches and clearing brush/shrubs for extended periods of time
Audibly discern differences in the operation of equipment such as continuous rodders and Vactor or Vacon style pipe cleaning equipment
Work in a bent or kneeling position for over 15 minutes at a time
Work in awkward positions in tight spaces
Enter drains through 24 inch diameter entrances
Lift and carry materials (e.g. drainage inlet grates, jackhammers, concrete sacks, etc.) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance
Lift, carry and operate tools (e.g. back-pack sprays and jackhammers) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance
Move and/or manipulate heavy objects such as a PVC pipe weighing up to 300 pounds into position using hand tools (for example, straps and/or digging bar) and/or with assistance from at least one other employee
Working Conditions
Work in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather
Work in loud and noisy areas
Work in enclosed and tight spaces
Work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non‑contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors
Work in close proximity to dogs, cows, horses, etc.
Work in creeks, channels, basins, levees, and other stormwater structures which may be inhabited by spiders, snakes, skunks, rats, etc.
Work overtime, standby and call back. In particular, during periods of heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of stormwater collection facilities is a 24 hours a day operation and all employees in this class will be subject to working night shifts, weekends, and holidays
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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