Orange County Sanitation District

Senior Mechanic (Collections)

Fountain Valley, CA

full_time

$95,680-$116,480

About This Job

What do you value in your next job?

At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect

We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving

We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability

We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.

Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning

We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.

Safety

We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior Mechanic (Collections).

Under general supervision, troubleshoots, services, and performs increasingly complex preventative and corrective maintenance and repairs on, and rebuilds equipment, vehicles, and machinery found in wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, pumping stations, and related facilities and infrastructure; cleans sewer lines, manholes, and wet wells; ensures high-precision, millwright craftsmanship work quality; operates and maintains specialized industry tools and various hand and power tools and equipment; oversees and directs work of staff during confined space entry or special projects as assigned; and performs duties as assigned.

When assigned to Collection Maintenance:

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Develops cleaning plan for assigned crew; directs and participates in cleaning sewer lines, manholes, and wet wells; reads line location blueprints; opens manhole covers; sets-up atmospheric monitors; attaches a tire or ball to line cleaning rig to remove debris from lines; sets up a combo vacuum truck for staff to use to remove debris from manholes; removes floating debris; shovels grit at bottom of wet well and scraping all grease that is on wall of wet well.

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Monitors and controls wastewater flow and pump station processes to ensure efficient and safe operation of facilities and equipment.

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Performs increasingly complex pump station maintenance and repair work; scrubs and cleans facilities; removes rags and debris; exercises valves; greases and replaces fan belts; replaces air filters; conducts routine inspections, identifies malfunctions and determines root cause, troubleshoots pumps and other equipment, and takes corrective action including removing, replacing, or repairing parts and pumps; installs and monitors flow meters and gas flaps in sewer lines.

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Performs manhole frame and cover replacement duties; raises manhole covers to street level by operating jackhammer to remove asphalt and concrete; lifts manhole ring with appropriate equipment; mixes cement, sand, and gravel to form concrete; removes broken asphalt and concrete; pours and smooths concrete and resets ring cover.

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Performs work on off-site pumping systems, air compressors, scrubbers, blowers, and hydraulic systems.

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Assists in performing preventative and routine maintenance on interplant gas pipelines.

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Locates underground utilities by use of blueprints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with Underground Service Alert (USA) regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

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High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training such as relevant trade school in the areas of mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.

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Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience applying preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance skills on related wastewater plant equipment as well as analyzing mechanical systems and processes.

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A valid Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate from the California Water Environment Association.

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A valid California Class B Driver’s License with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Desired

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Experience with pump station equipment and collection systems.

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Experience in gravity sewer line cleaning.

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Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification from Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals

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Completion of National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) - Manhole Assessment & Certification Program (MACP) and Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP).

Recruitment & Selection Process

Vacancies: 2

(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)

Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/careers/

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Monday, July 21, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Hiring Salary Range: $46.59 - $51.39/Hour (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

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Mobility to work in the field; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings.

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Perform moderate to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

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Work requires entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment and protective safety equipment.

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Vision to inspect and operate equipment.

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Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.

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Finger dexterity to operate and repair tools and equipment.

Environmental Elements

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Field work in and around facilities with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, heights, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

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Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Disaster Service Workers

All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Other Requirements

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May be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

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Standby and Call Back: Employees in this classification may be required to participate in standby duty and are subject to call back, which may include nights, weekends and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice. Any employee designated to serve on standby, or report to an emergency, and refuses to do such, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered “at-will”, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve “at-will” and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.

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Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s preemployment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.

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Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.

Other Information

For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:

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Verification/Reference from current and past employers

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Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.

OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Personal leave; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance (employee contribution is required), dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision; a retirement* plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System), and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. OC San makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.

New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to the retirement benefit formula and provisions set forth by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).*

For more information on benefits, visit our website at https://www.ocsan.gov/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits.

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