Collection Systems Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $71,427.20 - $91,416.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: W2607-00005
Division: Water Reclamation
Section: Sewer Collections Operations
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a Collections System Worker II.
The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled duties related to wastewater collection system cleaning and blockage clearing work; participate in the construction, assessment, maintenance, and repair of the Department's wastewater (sanitary sewer) collection system; operate closed-circuit television (CCTV) and global-positioning system (GPS) equipment to inspect or document sanitary sewer lines and related facilities; operate and maintain a variety of light, medium, and heavy-duty motorized equipment and power/hand tools; ensure compliance with the general waste discharge orders issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the Department's Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP); and perform related duties as assigned.
Collections System Worker II is the skilled/journey-level classification in the Department's Collections System Worker Series and is expected to exercise sound judgment and discretion related to work processes and methods. Employees in this classification will be required to participate in mandatory call back or standby duty and are subject to being on-call, which includes a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in utility or public works related maintenance and construction work, a valid California Class "B" driver's license with tank endorsement and air brake restriction, and a CWEA Collection System Maintenance Certificate Grade II, certifications in CPR, and the ability to pass Department provided Confined Space Training within six months of appointment.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent.
Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work.
Certificates: Possession of California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certificate Grade I at the time of appointment.
A valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certificate Grade II is required within 18 months of appointment.
Certifications in first aid and CPR required at the time of appointment.
Ability to pass Department-provided Confined Space-Entry Training within six (6) months of appointment.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of a valid California Class "B" driver's license with tank endorsement and with air brake restriction (or greater equivalent) is required at time of application. For out of state applicants, a valid driver's license is required and a valid California Class "B" driver's license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Employees in this classification will be required to participate in mandatory call back or standby duty and are subject to being on-call, which includes a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; must be able to respond to emergency calls within the time period specified within the current Sewer System Management Plan when performing on call service.
Must be clean shaven or have trimmed facial and head hair to properly use personal respirators and/or self-contained breathing apparatus equipment.
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a field environment that is frequently loud and prolonged, in a variety of environmental and extreme weather conditions (both indoors and out), and in or near street traffic with significant exposure to hazardous drivers. Incumbents regularly work near moving mechanical parts, are exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, exposed to electrical hazards, heavy vibration, and in precarious places. Incumbents frequently work on slippery or uneven surfaces and work occasionally involves exposure to potential physical harm, infectious disease and hazardous chemicals including smoke, fumes or airborne particles, gas, untreated wastewater, dirt, dust, grease, oil, caustic chemicals, solvents, and toxic agents, and fumes in various states (gaseous, liquid, or solid). Incumbents need to be able to tolerate unpleasant odors (and take appropriate safety precautions), wet conditions, and uncomfortable climate conditions. Incumbents are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand on a variety of surfaces, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, and controls, use hands and arms at any height (including above the shoulder), perform repetitive movements of hand and/or wrists climb or balance on ladders or stairs, and traverse or stand on uneven surfaces. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, bend at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, climb and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in a field setting in varying weather conditions, to operate various equipment, regularly lift and/or move in any direction materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds and to travel to various locations. Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing. Must be clean shaven or have trimmed facial and head hair to properly use personal respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus equipment. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with both eyes and depth perception with vision sufficient to see colors, adjust focus, read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normalaudio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department offers a complete benefits package to full-time General Unit employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are current (Classic) members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 55; highest single year of compensation.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law.
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Do you have a valid California Class "B" commercial driver's license valid for the operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles/equipment with air brake and tank endorsements and valid Medical Examiner's Certificate appropriate for the equipment to be operated?

• Yes
• No

02
Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED/Equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• Less than High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
• Less than 2 years of college
• 2+ years of college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

04
How many years of full-time work experience do you have working with public works related maintenance or construction work?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3+ years

05
How many years of full-time work experience do you have performing collections system maintenance specifically in the wastewater or stormwater fields?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3+ years

06
Do you have a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade 1, or higher, certificate?If yes, please submit a copy with your application.

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a valid CPR certificate?A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question