Sacramento County
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/3/2025, 11/17/2025 (final).
Under supervision, the Stormwater Utility Worker assists in the maintenance and repair of storm water 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.
Knowledge of
Safety rules and procedures for working in drainage maintenance
The operation and maintenance of motor vehicles
The operation and maintenance of gas-powered tools such as mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws; of hand tools and pneumatic tools such as the pick ax, hoe, shovel, rake, pitch fork, jackhammer, and saw; of sprayers and pumps; and other tools used to maintain, repair, and construct drainage facilities (underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins) and related appurtenances to include levees and embankments
Basic math to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Basic computer operation to enter and retrieve information in designated software such as the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reports
Ability to
Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Operate a laptop computer and designated software in order to enter and retrieve information, receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reports
Perform a variety of semi-skilled, heavy manual labor tasks related to the construction repair and maintenance of underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins and related appurtenances such as levees and embankments
Provide good customer service to the public and other customers and establish good relationships with co-workers
Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently
Operate motor vehicles safely
Apply pesticides and herbicides to control unwanted vegetation
Read and understand maps such as facility maps and Thomas Brothers Maps
Minimum Qualifications Either: one year of full-time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Maintenance Helper or above.
Or: two years of full-time experience performing tasks involved in landscaping work, maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or construction, maintenance or repair of underground utilities such as drainage, potable water, or sewer.
Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications License Requirement A valid California Driver license, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Incumbents must obtain a Tank endorsement and a valid California Driver License, Class B, within 90 days of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate license and/or endorsement may constitute cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Age Requirement Candidates must be 18 years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined in the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Certification Requirement Some positions in this class are required to obtain and maintain the Qualified Applicator Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California. If designated, the Certificate must be obtained within one year of appointment. Failure to maintain the Certificate may constitute cause for personnel action.
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 or with assistance from at least one other employee
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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. During heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of storm water 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.
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.
Contact Information County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Supplemental Questionnaire Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The score will determine ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
Frequently Asked Questions Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
Equal Opportunity Statement Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
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.
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Under supervision, the Stormwater Utility Worker assists in the maintenance and repair of storm water 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.
Knowledge of
Safety rules and procedures for working in drainage maintenance
The operation and maintenance of motor vehicles
The operation and maintenance of gas-powered tools such as mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws; of hand tools and pneumatic tools such as the pick ax, hoe, shovel, rake, pitch fork, jackhammer, and saw; of sprayers and pumps; and other tools used to maintain, repair, and construct drainage facilities (underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins) and related appurtenances to include levees and embankments
Basic math to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Basic computer operation to enter and retrieve information in designated software such as the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reports
Ability to
Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Operate a laptop computer and designated software in order to enter and retrieve information, receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reports
Perform a variety of semi-skilled, heavy manual labor tasks related to the construction repair and maintenance of underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins and related appurtenances such as levees and embankments
Provide good customer service to the public and other customers and establish good relationships with co-workers
Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently
Operate motor vehicles safely
Apply pesticides and herbicides to control unwanted vegetation
Read and understand maps such as facility maps and Thomas Brothers Maps
Minimum Qualifications Either: one year of full-time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Maintenance Helper or above.
Or: two years of full-time experience performing tasks involved in landscaping work, maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or construction, maintenance or repair of underground utilities such as drainage, potable water, or sewer.
Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications License Requirement A valid California Driver license, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Incumbents must obtain a Tank endorsement and a valid California Driver License, Class B, within 90 days of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate license and/or endorsement may constitute cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Age Requirement Candidates must be 18 years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined in the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Certification Requirement Some positions in this class are required to obtain and maintain the Qualified Applicator Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California. If designated, the Certificate must be obtained within one year of appointment. Failure to maintain the Certificate may constitute cause for personnel action.
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 or with assistance from at least one other employee
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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. During heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of storm water 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.
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.
Contact Information County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net
Supplemental Questionnaire Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The score will determine ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
Frequently Asked Questions Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
Equal Opportunity Statement Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
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.
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