City of La Mesa
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II/III
City of La Mesa, La Mesa, California, United States, 91942
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II/III
City of La Mesa , Public Works Department
Position Summary The City of La Mesa currently has one vacancy for a Wastewater Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. The position can be filled at Level I, II, or III depending on qualifications. Future scheduled salary increases are 5.0% effective July 1, 2026 and 5.0% effective July 1, 2027.
Level I
– Entry‑level with routine tasks and limited scope within a procedural framework.
Level II
– Journey‐level with occasional instruction and full awareness of operating procedures.
Level III
– Advanced journey level with specialized/skill maintenance and independent judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform semi‑skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city sewers and storm drains.
Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and hand and small power tools; maintain tools and equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
Set up traffic control in high‑traffic areas; install barricades, cones, and direct traffic around work sites.
Break up paved surfaces; set forms; mix, pour, spread, and finish concrete.
Inspect ditches and drainage areas for vegetation and remove it using hand and power tools.
Operate a combination truck, TV camera equipment, and other apparatus for storm drain and sewer line inspection, maintenance, and construction; perform confined‑space entry as required.
Install, repair, and maintain sewer lines and laterals; locate and repair breaks in mainlines; review maps for manhole location; repair or replace manholes.
Read and interpret underground drainage maps; locate and mark underground utilities.
Perform storm drain and flood channel maintenance duties, including cleaning, debris removal, form building, grading, and concrete work.
Perform work in confined spaces with proper safety precautions, air quality monitoring, and ventilators.
Use proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel; assist with daily supervision and completion of assigned duties.
Lead a small group on assigned projects, ensuring safe procedures and resolving problems without a supervisor.
Assist in maintenance projects outside the regular area, such as building and parks maintenance.
Provide courteous customer service, responding to public questions, inquiries, and complaints.
Respond to emergency call‑outs, including street, sewer, storm drain, or other public works maintenance work.
Serve on standby duty on a rotating basis (usually 6–12 months after hire).
Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Training
Formal or informal education ensuring the ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance.
Experience
Level I: At least one year of maintenance and repair experience is desirable.
Level II: At least one year of experience performing duties comparable to a Level I position.
Level III: At least two years of increasingly responsible maintenance experience in the assigned program area.
License or Certificate
Class C driver’s license at time of appointment; must obtain a Class B driver’s license with tank and air brakes endorsements within six months of employment.
Class B driver’s license with tank and air brakes endorsements required for Levels II and III.
Special Requirements (I/II/III) Positions require serving on a seven‑day, 24‑hour stand‑by duty on a rotational basis. Employees must remain within cell‑phone contact and respond to emergency call‑backs as necessary.
Employees are subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing. A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon a post‑offer physical and drug screen. Applicants must provide written authorization for the City to contact previous employers regarding past drug or alcohol testing.
Examination Process Interested applicants must submit an online application, a cover letter, and a completed supplemental questionnaire by
11:59 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026 . All requirements must be met at the time of application. Qualified candidates will be invited to an examination process that may include an appraisal interview and practical skills assessment.
Schedule of Events
February 2, 2026 – Recruitment Closes
February 18, 2026 – Practical Skills Assessment
February 25, 2026 – Appraisal Interview
Please note interview and assessment dates are subject to change.
Seniority Level:
Entry Level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry:
Government Administration
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Position Summary The City of La Mesa currently has one vacancy for a Wastewater Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. The position can be filled at Level I, II, or III depending on qualifications. Future scheduled salary increases are 5.0% effective July 1, 2026 and 5.0% effective July 1, 2027.
Level I
– Entry‑level with routine tasks and limited scope within a procedural framework.
Level II
– Journey‐level with occasional instruction and full awareness of operating procedures.
Level III
– Advanced journey level with specialized/skill maintenance and independent judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform semi‑skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of city sewers and storm drains.
Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and hand and small power tools; maintain tools and equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
Set up traffic control in high‑traffic areas; install barricades, cones, and direct traffic around work sites.
Break up paved surfaces; set forms; mix, pour, spread, and finish concrete.
Inspect ditches and drainage areas for vegetation and remove it using hand and power tools.
Operate a combination truck, TV camera equipment, and other apparatus for storm drain and sewer line inspection, maintenance, and construction; perform confined‑space entry as required.
Install, repair, and maintain sewer lines and laterals; locate and repair breaks in mainlines; review maps for manhole location; repair or replace manholes.
Read and interpret underground drainage maps; locate and mark underground utilities.
Perform storm drain and flood channel maintenance duties, including cleaning, debris removal, form building, grading, and concrete work.
Perform work in confined spaces with proper safety precautions, air quality monitoring, and ventilators.
Use proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel; assist with daily supervision and completion of assigned duties.
Lead a small group on assigned projects, ensuring safe procedures and resolving problems without a supervisor.
Assist in maintenance projects outside the regular area, such as building and parks maintenance.
Provide courteous customer service, responding to public questions, inquiries, and complaints.
Respond to emergency call‑outs, including street, sewer, storm drain, or other public works maintenance work.
Serve on standby duty on a rotating basis (usually 6–12 months after hire).
Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Training
Formal or informal education ensuring the ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance.
Experience
Level I: At least one year of maintenance and repair experience is desirable.
Level II: At least one year of experience performing duties comparable to a Level I position.
Level III: At least two years of increasingly responsible maintenance experience in the assigned program area.
License or Certificate
Class C driver’s license at time of appointment; must obtain a Class B driver’s license with tank and air brakes endorsements within six months of employment.
Class B driver’s license with tank and air brakes endorsements required for Levels II and III.
Special Requirements (I/II/III) Positions require serving on a seven‑day, 24‑hour stand‑by duty on a rotational basis. Employees must remain within cell‑phone contact and respond to emergency call‑backs as necessary.
Employees are subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing. A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon a post‑offer physical and drug screen. Applicants must provide written authorization for the City to contact previous employers regarding past drug or alcohol testing.
Examination Process Interested applicants must submit an online application, a cover letter, and a completed supplemental questionnaire by
11:59 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026 . All requirements must be met at the time of application. Qualified candidates will be invited to an examination process that may include an appraisal interview and practical skills assessment.
Schedule of Events
February 2, 2026 – Recruitment Closes
February 18, 2026 – Practical Skills Assessment
February 25, 2026 – Appraisal Interview
Please note interview and assessment dates are subject to change.
Seniority Level:
Entry Level
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry:
Government Administration
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