Community Program Assistant Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Temporary Program Assistant in the Public Works Department, Utilities Division. In this part-time, temporary role, you will support the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's wastewater collection system. Typical assignments include assisting with sewer line repairs, hydro-flushing activities, CCTV inspections of sewer mains, stormwater infrastructure inspections, pump station maintenance support, and preparing and operating service vehicles and equipment. This position offers a dynamic, field-based environment where your work helps protect public health, support environmental compliance, and maintain reliable wastewater services for the community every day!

We're looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and interested in learning the day-to-day operation of water distribution and sewer collection systems.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively as part of a crew or independently.
• Customer service-minded, able to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to remain alert to hazards while working in the field and around equipment and chemicals.
• Positive, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to the City of Pleasanton team.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's wastewater collection system.
• Support sewer line repair work and hydro-flushing activities.
• Conduct or assist with CCTV inspections of sewer mains.
• Inspect stormwater infrastructure.
• Assist with pump station maintenance activities.
• Prepare and operate service vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Remove debris and perform related tasks necessary to maintain reliable wastewater services for the community.

A few reasons you'll love working with us:

• You will have variety in your work—you'll gain hands-on experience supporting several important wastewater maintenance functions.
• You will have a meaningful impact—your work directly contributes to public health, environmental protection, and the reliability of essential City infrastructure.
• You'll work in a team-oriented environment alongside Public Works staff supporting critical municipal services.
• You will have an excellent opportunity to learn the wastewater profession and gain experience using specialized equipment such as hydro-flushers and CCTV inspection systems.
• You'll have the satisfaction of helping solve problems and maintain infrastructure that serves the entire community.

A few challenges you might face:

• Working outdoors in a physically demanding environment and in various weather conditions.
• Occasionally working in unpleasant environments associated with wastewater infrastructure.
• Responding to emergency situations and changing daily priorities.
• Safely performing work around traffic, confined spaces, and wastewater facilities.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Familiar with safe work procedures and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Mechanically inclined, with troubleshooting ability and an interest in learning specialized wastewater equipment.
• Able to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Able to perform physically demanding work safely and efficiently.
• Professional, dependable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while staying organized and meeting deadlines.

Minimum qualifications:

Education and experience: High school graduation or GED equivalent and two years of experience related to the area assigned.

Knowledge of: Technical knowledge in assigned discipline.

Skill and ability to: Under the direction of a supervisor, organize, prioritize and coordinate varied work activities. Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures. Effectively collect and analyze complex and sensitive information. Summarize facts and recommendations accurately and prepare clear and concise written reports. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

No benefits are provided for this position.