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Description
Deadline to Apply: December 8, 2024 11:59 PM
Salary: $8,852.79 - $11,298.65/Month
plus, Excellent Benefits
Ross Valley Sanitary District is seeking a Senior Collection System Worker excited to join our high performing team. Senior Collection System Workers operate and maintain sanitary sewer infrastructure while providing excellent customer service to the Ross Valley community.
The Senior Collection System Worker is the advanced journey level in the Collection System Worker class series. This position is distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, and independence of action taken. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties, including providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:- Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to inspect, clean, maintain, construct, and repair wastewater collection systems utilizing mechanical and specialized equipment including, but not limited to rodders, CCTVs, high velocity cleaners, construction equipment, and related equipment.
- Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.
- Inspect and maintain easements, some of which may be remote or difficult to access.
- Participate in the repair of wastewater collection system, including damaged pipes, manholes, and castings.
- As assigned, participate in the containment and cleanup of emergency sewer spills.
- Document and keep routine records and reports of maintenance and repair activities using the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Assist in planning, developing and implementing safety and training programs.
- Prepare verbal, written, and electronic reports.
May be assigned to Pump Station Team, which includes:
- Perform skilled and complex preventive maintenance and repairs in the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of the sewer collection Pump Stations system.
- Repair, maintain, install, inspect, and adjust a variety of pumps and mechanical equipment at wastewater collection facilities.
- Perform common preventive and corrective maintenance by isolating power, and troubleshooting.
- Perform complex maintenance and repair tasks on a wide variety of internal combustion engines.
- Install or modify pipes and piping systems consisting of steel, ductile, PVC, and/or copper materials.
- Overhaul, maintain, install, adjust, inspect, and repair a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and compressors.
- Observe all safety precautions as required by regulatory agencies, including using personal protective equipment and following hazardous communication policies and procedures.
- Interpret, implement and document complex maintenance requirements, electrical and instrumentation testing and calibration routines and remote process control systems.
- Participate in the development of policies and procedures and make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing policies and procedures.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a motivated and experienced operations professional with the following minimum qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and experience required for this position. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:
- Completion of twelfth grade, or its equivalent
- Three years of experience in collection system maintenance
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION and REGISTRATION
- Grade III Collection System Maintenance Certificate from the California Water Environment Assoc.
- A valid California Driver’s License Class “A”, with tanker Airbrake and Tanker Endorsements
- Confined Space Entry Certification
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision.
- Cal‐OSHA required safety procedures.
- Operation and repair of maintenance systems and appurtenances and heavy equipment.
- Methods, principles, practices, and materials used in collection system maintenance and repair.
- Reporting procedures and regulatory compliance for sewer spills
Benefits
VACATION
Full-time regular employees earn vacation with pay at the following bi-weekly rates for each complete year of District service:
For the first 3 years of service 10 days per year (80 hours)
3-10 years of service 15 days per year (120 hours)
10-15 years of service 20 days per year (160 hours)
15-20 years of service 22 days per year (176 hours)
For twenty (20) or more years of service 25 days per year (200 hours)
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive fifteen (15) paid holidays per year including four floating holidays.
SICK LEAVE
Employees accrue 12 days (96 hours) per year.
HEALTH INSURANCE
RVSD contracts with CalPERS health care which makes available a variety of medical plans. The maximum RVSD contribution equals 100% of the premium for Kaiser Bay Area for an employee plus two or more dependents. The employee shall pay any difference between the District’s maximum contribution toward medical insurance, if applicable, and the actual premium of medical insurance selected by the employee. An employee may apply in writing to RVSD for waiver of required participation in the RVSD’s medical insurance program and to receive a payment of $184.62 per pay period in-lieu of medical insurance coverage.
DENTAL INSURANCE
RVSD pays the cost of the Marin County Dental plan with Delta Dental Service for the employee and their eligible dependents.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE, AD&D INSURANCE, LTD, STD INSURANCE
Life insurance coverage of up to $125,000, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) of up to $125,000, and long term (LTD) and short term (STD) disability insurance coverage based on wages are all provided at District expense.
VISION CARE PLAN-VSP PLAN BENEFIT
This plan provides eligible full-time employees reimbursement of vision care expenses not covered by the health plan. It is provided by RVSD at no cost to the employee. Reimbursable expenses are up to $150 allowances for glasses and frames, $130 allowances for contacts, or other necessary vision care expenses covered by VSP benefit per calendar year.
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
RVSD contributes $50.17 per pay period to each employee enrolled in the District’s Mission Square 457 Plan.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
RVSD reimburses up to five-hundred dollars ($500) per fiscal year for an employee’s wellness-related expenditures.
RETIREMENT PLAN
RVSD is a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The program is mandatory for all full-time employees.
For new employees hired after January 1, 2013, the retirement formula is 2.0%@62. The current employee contribution rate is 6.75% of salary (subject to change). All provisions shall be as required by PEPRA.
For employees hired before January 1, 2013 the retirement formula is 2.7%@55. The employee contribution rate is 8%. Employees hired after January 1, 2013 who are already members of CalPERS and who have had less than a six-month break in service may be eligible for the 2.7%@55 formula. Actual CalPERS formula and eligibility requirements are contingent upon CalPERS regulations and conditions.
MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT
All eligible retirees shall be entitled to the required minimum employer contribution upon retirement, pursuant to the District’s CalPERS PEMHCA resolution. Employees hired on or after September 18, 2019 shall participate in the Enhanced Retiree Medical Plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Deductions are made for Social Security each pay period in accordance with Federal law.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
To provide temporary disability income to an employee in the event of an on-the-job illness or injury, employees are covered under the provisions of California Workers’ Compensation.
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
Management may authorize up to $2,000 annual allowance for an employee’s education and training, which will not exceed a total of $7,500 during a ten-year period.
COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
RVSD offers optional a low-interest loan program to assist employees with their purchase of a personal computer
CERT PAY
Collection System Workers are eligible to receive certificate pay, at the percentage indicated below, based on their base pay for obtaining the following CWEA certifications.
Mechanical Technologist Grade 1 Cert – 2.5%
Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 Cert – 2.5%
BOOT ALLOWANCE
Represented employees are eligible to receive a $300 boot allowance per fiscal year.
Please check out our BENEFITS GUIDE for more information.
Special Instructions
In order to be considered for this opportunity, candidates must complete an online application and provide responses to the required Supplemental Questionnaire.
Email applications will not be accepted.
Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
All required application materials must be submitted and received online by 11:59 PM on the final filing date. Inquiries may be directed to cwinnicki@rvsd.org or call (415) 870-9775. Apply prior to the deadline and allow at least one hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the CalOpps system. Ross Valley Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application.
Accommodation: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing cwinnicki@rvsd.org.
SAVE THE DATE
In-person interviews are scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024.
Ross Valley Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer