County of Sacramento
Overview
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 11/3/2025 and 11/17/2025 (final). Responsibilities
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. Facilities include channels, creeks, ditches, waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees, water quality basins and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads. Knowledge
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; hand tools and pneumatic tools (pick ax, hoe, shovel, rake, pitch fork, jackhammer, saw); sprayers and pumps; and other tools used to maintain, repair, and construct drainage facilities (underground pipelines, channels, creeks, basins) and related appurtenances including 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 emails and complete routine forms and reports Abilities
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 to enter and retrieve information, receive and send emails, and complete routine forms and reports Perform a variety of semi-skilled, heavy manual labor tasks related to construction, repair, and maintenance of underground pipelines, channels, creeks, 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 in a safe and efficient manner Operate motor vehicles safely Apply pesticides and herbicides to control or eliminate 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 (1) landscaping work, (2) the maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or (3) the 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 to the class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver 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, in order to apply herbicides and pesticides to aquatic and right-of-way areas. If designated, the Certificate must be obtained within one year of appointment to the class. Failure to maintain the Certificate may constitute cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or applicable bargaining agreement. Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: 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., backpack 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 (straps and/or digging bar) and/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:
Positions in this class require the incumbent to: 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 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. Do not include hyperlinks; do not rely on resumes to substitute for the information requested in the application. 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. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Supplemental questions are designed to elicit information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training and are subject to verification. Do not copy or paste resume or application responses in lieu of answering the questions. Formula Rate Examination
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. The examination evaluates education, training, and experience; the candidate's application materials are not included in this examination. The score determines ranking on the eligible list. All candidates will receive written notice of examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in the governmentjobs.com inbox. Passing candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order based on test score. Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Additional Information
For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, contact the Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 11/3/2025 and 11/17/2025 (final). Responsibilities
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. Facilities include channels, creeks, ditches, waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees, water quality basins and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads. Knowledge
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; hand tools and pneumatic tools (pick ax, hoe, shovel, rake, pitch fork, jackhammer, saw); sprayers and pumps; and other tools used to maintain, repair, and construct drainage facilities (underground pipelines, channels, creeks, basins) and related appurtenances including 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 emails and complete routine forms and reports Abilities
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 to enter and retrieve information, receive and send emails, and complete routine forms and reports Perform a variety of semi-skilled, heavy manual labor tasks related to construction, repair, and maintenance of underground pipelines, channels, creeks, 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 in a safe and efficient manner Operate motor vehicles safely Apply pesticides and herbicides to control or eliminate 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 (1) landscaping work, (2) the maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or (3) the 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 to the class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver 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, in order to apply herbicides and pesticides to aquatic and right-of-way areas. If designated, the Certificate must be obtained within one year of appointment to the class. Failure to maintain the Certificate may constitute cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or applicable bargaining agreement. Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: 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., backpack 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 (straps and/or digging bar) and/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:
Positions in this class require the incumbent to: 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 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. Do not include hyperlinks; do not rely on resumes to substitute for the information requested in the application. 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. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Supplemental questions are designed to elicit information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training and are subject to verification. Do not copy or paste resume or application responses in lieu of answering the questions. Formula Rate Examination
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. The examination evaluates education, training, and experience; the candidate's application materials are not included in this examination. The score determines ranking on the eligible list. All candidates will receive written notice of examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in the governmentjobs.com inbox. Passing candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order based on test score. Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Additional Information
For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, contact the Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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