Senior Collection System Maintenance Specialist
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY.
SALARY: $5,634 - $6,846 /month
FILING DEADLINE: July 15, 2025
THE POSITION
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
The City of Fresno is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Collection System Maintenance Specialist to lead wastewater collection crews and perform a variety of complex and skilled maintenance duties. In this role, you will provide lead direction, ensure worksite safety, and play a critical part in maintaining Fresno’s wastewater infrastructure. If you’re knowledgeable, safety-minded, and ready to take on a lead role, this is your opportunity—apply today!
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
– Lead and guide wastewater collection system crews
– Train crew members and ensure adherence to safety practices
– Perform video inspections, flushing, root control, and sewer repairs
– Maintain and repair lift station equipment and facilities
– Inspect and service wastewater collection systems and equipment
– Estimate labor, materials, tools, and supplies for projects
– Respond to alarms and investigate complex customer issues
– Read blueprints and interpret construction drawings
– Operate power tools, heavy equipment, and service vehicles
– Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
– Perform related duties as assigned
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work on call and/or any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Full job specifications may be viewed at:
View “We Work For You” video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz
The current vacancy exists in the Department of Public Utilities. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.
PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE
BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-15 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalent
AND
Two (2) years of full-time paid experience equivalent to that gained as a Collection System Maintenance Specialist with the City of Fresno.
Equivalent experience may be defined as journey-level maintenance, cleaning, and construction of wastewater collection systems, operation of specialized equipment, and knowledge of biohazard safety.
AND
Possession of a California Water Environment Association Grade III Collections System Maintenance certificate.
APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A CURRENT COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected. Please review the "Additional Information" section below for attachment instructions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please provide specific examples for each job title from your own experience rather than general statements. Please SPECIFY THE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS DUTIES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, AND SAFETY KNOWLEDGE with which you have experience. Resumes will not be accepted in substitute of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.
Incumbents will be required to possess and maintain a valid Class B California Driver’s
License with appropriate endorsements within 180 days of appointment.
Depending upon assignment, incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a Class A California Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.
These positions have been designated as being "safety sensitive" and require all eligible offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in this class.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of:
Application Review - a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the Oral Exam. Candidates selected will demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application
Oral Exam : 100% - A panel of subject matter experts may conduct a job-related panel interview to evaluate a candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: materials, methods, practices and equipment used in wastewater collection system pipeline servicing/cleaning, maintenance, inspection, reporting, repair and construction; applicable safety practices; inventory control systems; leading and training the work of other staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of August 4th, 2025.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant’s responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the “junk mail” or “spam” folders. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
On the Careers Home page, under the section “My Career Tools” (located towards the top right of the page), Select “Cover Letters & Attachments”, and then “Add Attachments”.
For Attachment Type, choose the best option (i.e. “DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214”). If you do not see a good choice, use “Reference Attachments”. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description. Select “Add Attachment” and hit the “Browse” button to locate your attachment. After you select your attachment, select “Open”, click “Upload” and then “Save & Return”. Confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to UPDATE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE REGULATIONS
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.