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Position Information
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THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Water Agency Senior Maintenance Worker position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Sonoma Water employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
At Sonoma Water, Senior Maintenance Workers repair and maintain flood control channels, streams and creek banks, and water and wastewater treatment facilities; clean and inspect sanitary sewer lines; perform a variety of semi-skilled, light and heavy manual construction and maintenance tasks; and lead work crews under the direction of a Lead Maintenance Worker or Coordinator. This position operates both light and heavy equipment including motor graders, backhoes, bulldozers, power shovels, loaders, elevating scrapers, large rollers, and similar tools as well as combo and tanker trucks and rodders. This position will also be responsible for:
- Acting as crew lead on assignments including trail and service road maintenance, vegetation maintenance, flood control, and fencing projects
- Removing and hauling tree trimmings, stumps, concrete chunks, and sacks of debris
- Completing daily time and material logs
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, the required California Class A Commercial Driver's License and possess:
- Experience operating and maintaining power tools, heavy equipment, and vehicles that require a Class A driver's license
- Experience with vegetation management including tree work
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment
One or more of the following desirable licenses/certifications, (not required to be considered for the current opening):
- Arborist Certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture
- California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Grade D1 or
higher and/or a Water Treatment Grade T1 or higher - California Water Environment Association Grade I (or higher) Collection System
Maintenance Certificate - Lateral Assessment Certification
- Manhole Assessment Certification
- Pipeline Assessment Certification
- Qualified Applicator's License issued by the California Department of Pesticide
Regulation
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Experience and Education: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include three years of experience in construction, maintenance, mechanical, and/or vegetation habitat management work; two years of which have been at the level of a Water Agency Maintenance Worker II.
Licenses and/or Certifications: The specific licenses and/or certifications vary, depending on assignment and on the timing of when they are required. However, once obtained, all required licenses/certifications must be maintained throughout employment in the assignment within this classification.
Driver's License: A valid State of California Class A Commercial Driver's License, including any valid and appropriate California Endorsement(s) (e.g. tanker endorsement), is required upon employment and must maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Water/Wastewater Assignments: Incumbents must possess a California Water Environment Association's (CWEA's) Grade I, a National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification, and Cal/OSHA training on working in confined spaces and excavations at the time of hire or promotion. The CA the Distribution Operator (D1) and the CWEA Grades II and III certifications are highly desirable for these assignments.
Vegetation Management Assignments: An International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Board Certified Arborist or Arborist Municipal Specialist, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License, and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tress Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) are highly desirable for these assignments.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Considerable knowledge of
: depending on assignment, operational characteristics of a diverse range of heavy equipment used in water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and flood control maintenance, repair, installation, and construction; general construction materials, safety practices, and tools commonly used in area of assignment , including types, styles, and sizes of pipes, parts, and fittings; principles and practices of a diverse range of skilled trades areas such as carpentry, irrigation, drywall, asphalt, concrete, plumbing, fencing; and related areas; water and wastewater system functions and structures, flood control and collection system pipe laying procedures; vegetation management practices and regulations; occupational hazards and standard safety practices of water distribution, of wastewater collection and treatment, and of flood control maintenance, repair, installation, and construction; methods and techniques of using CCTV equipment to diagnose and resolve sewer line issues; safe working protocols, practices, techniques, and related equipment including those for working in confined spaces, close to high voltage, at heights, close to traffic, and handling hazardous materials; USA methods and techniques; methods, materials, and procedures used in bedding, backfilling, and black topping; materials and procedures used in repairing and replacing concrete structures; methods, equipment, and procedures used in water and wastewater system line cleaning; repair, preventive maintenance, and safe operations of trucks, hand, and power tools, and light construction equipment and sewer systems standards as specified in California Uniform Plumbing Code.
Working knowledge of
: principles of lead direction and training; hazards in working in wastewater and wastewater collection system standards as specified in the California Uniform Plumbing Code; methods, materials, safety procedures, and tools used in water and wastewater construction and maintenance and in vegetation management; the safe and correct operation and preventive maintenance of heavy and light equipment, machines, and power tools; and English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
Ability to
: lead and review the work of assigned crew members; safely operate a wide range of heavy and light equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection and water distribution systems and in vegetation management; perform a variety of light and heavy semi-skilled and skilled manual maintenance and construction tasks for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions; work in confined underground spaces; understand and follow oral and written instructions; follow safety policies and procedures; accurately complete report forms; work effectively with other employees and the public; speak, read, and write English at a level appropriate for successful job performance; perform basic arithmetic calculations.
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Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
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- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma
to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An
Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination
(weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule
to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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County of Sonoma
$80,938.51 - $98,407.71 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Mar 01, 2025