Overnight Rural Water Association Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $75,275.20 - $92,435.20 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26603603W
Department: Wastewater Management
Division: Operations & Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
SEWER/WATER CONSTRUCTION WORKER - LEAD LEVEL
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment
Interviews will take place beginning the week of August 17, 2026
Future Salary Increases
** June 2027 - 6.14% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the- Board + 3.24% Market Adjustment)
Positions in this job class are assigned to the County of San Diego - Department of Public Works. Please see the site for additional information about the department.
The (The District) provides sewer service to nearly 37,000 customers in the unincorporated areas of the county. The Districts sanitary sewer system is comprised of approximately 432 miles of sewer lines, 8,200 maintenance holes, 8 pump stations, several pressurized force mains, and 3 wastewater treatment plants. Wastewater from rural communities is conveyed to District-operated wastewater treatment plants for treatment and disposal. In addition, the sewer lines are routinely cleaned, inspected using Closed-Circuit TV equipment, and repaired and rehabilitated as needed. There are also routine maintenance schedules for the maintenance holes, pump stations, and treatment plant components.
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Sewer/Water Construction Worker-Lead Level. Sewer/Water Construction Worker-Lead Level staff provide technical guidance and training to sewer construction and maintenance workers, and coordinate, instruct and train staff engaged in pipeline and facility installation and repair work related to water and wastewater systems. Staff in this classification also operate a variety of equipment and hand tools used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, laterals, hydrants, valves, meters, and related apparatus.
Please see the to obtain additional information on this job class. In the job description, look for the section titled Water/Wastewater Option to read the job duties pertaining to this position.
The County of San Diego is also accepting applications for Please click the link to apply for the Journey level of this class.
Ideal candidateThe ideal candidate for this position will have the following attributes:

• Has experience operating water/wastewater Construction and repair equipment such as dump trucks and backhoes
• Has experience leading subordinate water/wastewater maintenance and construction crews and has directed the more difficult/complex water/wastewater distribution/collection repair tasks
• Has experience leading subordinate water/wastewater maintenance crews, and directs the more difficult/complex construction and repair of sewer/water lines
• Has experience reading and interpreting water/wastewater maps, water meters, and pressure recorder devices
• Has experience setting up trench boxes
• Possesses a Water Distribution D2 certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)
• Possesses a Grade 2 or higher Wastewater Collection System certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)

Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

1. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
2. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
3. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Qualifications
A valid California Class B driver's license with a tank endorsement and without airbrake restrictions and a current medical card is required at time of appointment and both must be maintained throughout employment in this class; AND,
1. Two (2) years of experience as an Equipment Operator in Water/Wastewater or Stormwater with the County of San Diego; OR,
2. Three (3) years of experience operating motorized equipment in the maintenance and repair of water/wastewater distribution systems.
Some positions require possession of a California Class A driver's license. Employees in this class are subject to random drug testing per DOT guidelines.
Certification/RegistrationSome positions within Water/Wastewater may require possession of a Water Distribution D2 certificate by the end of the probationary period.
A Grade 2 or higher Wastewater Collection System certification is desirable.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental applications.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete, and truthful manner. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, then your application will not be accepted. Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the box or boxes that accurately describes your work experience.

• Two (2) years of experience as an Equipment Operator in Water/Wastewater or Stormwater with the County of San Diego.
• Three (3) years of experience operating motorized equipment in the maintenance and repair of water/wastewater distribution systems.
• None of the above.

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If you selected one of the experience areas in Question #2, please describe your experience. Be sure to include the following information: 1) Your job title(s) 2) Your employer name(s) 3) Length of your experience (from month/year to month/year or present) 4) A description of your duties, including the types of equipment you operatedIf you selected None of the Above, please indicate "N/A" in the box below.
04
Do you have experience in operating wastewater/water construction and repair equipment for a public agency?

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered Yes to Question #4, please describe your experience operating wastewater/water construction and repair equipment for a public agency. 1) Specify your job title(s)2) Your employer name(s)3) Length of your experience (from month/year to month/year or present)4) A description of your duties, including the kinds of equipment you operatedIf you answered "No" in Question #4, please indicate "N/A" in the box below.
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Do you have experience in leading a crew to repair sewer/water lines?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" in Question #6, please describe your experience in leading a crew to repair sewer/water lines? 1) Specify your job title(s) 2) Your employer name(s) 3) Length of your experience (from month/year to month/year or present) 4) A description of your duties, including the number of crew members and the kinds of equipment you operatedIf you answered "No" in Question #6, please indicate "N/A" in the box below.
08
Do you possess experience with any of the following?

• Operating a backhoe
• Operating a dump Truck
• Operating a crane
• Setting up trench boxes
• None of the above

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Which of the following do you possess? please check all that apply.

• A valid California Class B driver's license with a tank endorsement and no air brake restrictions
• A current medical card
• A Water Distribution D2 certificate issued by California Water Environment Association
• A Grade 2 or higher Wastewater Collection System certification issued by California Water Environment Association
• None of the above.

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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• County Social Media
• CWEA
• AWWA
• BC Water Jobs
• WEF.org
• Indeed
• Government Alliance on Race and Equity
• Other

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