- Salary
- $77k – $93k/yr
- Location
- Fountain Valley, CA, CA, US
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
MORE THAN A JOB- AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE, GROW, AND MAKE AN IMPACT!
Click Here to Learn About the City of Fountain Valley.
This position is in the Sewer/Storm Drain division. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close without prior notice or if enough qualified applications have been received.
First Review of Applications: August 12, 2026
THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.
The City of Fountain Valley Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated and motivated Equipment Operator I in the Sewer/Storm Drain division to join our team. This position performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance tasks. Key responsibilities include:
Operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy gas and diesel-powered motorized equipment in construction.
Maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of the City’s wastewater and stormwater systems, including pipelines, lift stations, storm drains, and catch basins.
- 4/10 schedule (off Fridays)
- CalPERS retirement (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
- CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plan options, dental, life insurance, vision, and optional AFLAC insurance
- Matching deferred compensation employer contribution (up to $225 per month)
- City-paid long-term disability insurance
- Generous leave accruals
- 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Operate and conduct pre-trip inspections on equipment including loaders, skip loaders, backhoes, forklifts, tractors, 1 ton to 10 cubic yard dump trucks, sewer/storm drain combination hydro jetter vacuum truck and related construction equipment.
- Perform maintenance and construction tasks to maintain maximum, constant water flow in the wastewater and stormwater systems; Clean and repair storm drains to prevent flooding; Lift manhole covers and retrieve debris inside manholes; Operate combination hydro jetter vacuum truck to clean sewer and storm drain lines; Excavate and repair sewer and storm drain lines; Review wastewater and stormwater system maps.
- Perform the installation, maintenance, operation, flushing, cleaning, and repair or rehabilitation of sewer and storm drain pipelines, laterals, catch basins and screens, stormceptors, siphons, manholes, lift stations and enhanced maintenance areas.
- Operate, maintain, and clean sewer and storm drain lift stations, pumps, equipment, and wet wells.
- Operate and maintain CCTV van and equipment to inspect sewer and storm drain pipelines.
- Perform non-journey level work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, and other similar maintenance and repair trades
- May perform, as needed, technical oversight and training to Maintenance Workers and Temporary Laborers.
- Complete a variety of checklists, maintain a variety of logs, records and reports as assigned.
- Operate a variety of power, pneumatic, and hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School graduation or possession of a General Education Development Test (GED) certificate is required.
College-level coursework with an emphasis in utility science is highly desirable.
- Previous experience regularly operating a variety of light, medium, and/or heavy equipment is required.
- Previous sewer and storm drain maintenance experience, preferably in a municipal setting, is highly desirable.
Required Licenses (Incumbents must maintain, at all times, the license(s) required for this job description.)
- A valid California Class B Commercial Driver’s License (with Air Brake and Tank Endorsement) is required at the time of appointment (or obtained within the probationary period) as a condition of employment.
- A valid California Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement is highly desirable.
Required Certifications (Incumbents must maintain, at all times, the certification(s) required for this job description.
Possession of a Grade 1 CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certificate is required at the time of appointment (or obtained within the probationary period) as a condition of employment.
- National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) certification is required at the time of appointment (or obtained within the probationary period).
- NASSCO Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP) certification is desirable.
- NASSCO Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP) certification is desirable.
- Must be available for standby duty and is subject to periodic call-out during off-time hours to assist with emergencies.
The selection process will include:
| Component | Weighted |
| Oral Panel Interview | 90% |
| Tool Identification Assessment | 10% |
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance, please review the
Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide, or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application. Questions G regarding this recruitment should be sent to [email protected].
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, panel interview, and performance exam. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process, which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), post-offer drug test, and pre-employment medical examination.
The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the exam date.
Skills
CompliancePlumbingCarpentry