SUPERVISING SANITATION WORKER

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, August 24, 2026

Exam#: 26/74H27/07JA

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a Supervising Sanitation Worker vacancy. Under general supervision, the incumbent will supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of pump stations, sewer lines and other sanitary sewer collection systems and appurtenant structures; and performs other related work as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Confers with the Sanitation Operations and Maintenance Supervisor regarding the condition of sewer collection facilities; schedules facilities maintenance and assigns day-to-day work for the sanitation maintenance crew
• Monitors the work of the maintenance crew for adherence to established procedures and for proper techniques
• Maintains records of maintenance and repair work on all district sewer collection systems facilities
• Trains sanitation crew personnel in proper sanitation collection system repair; maintenance techniques and procedures
• Assists in selecting employees; evaluates and corrects employee performance and recommends discipline
• Inspects industrial waste discharges, new sewer connections and contract work
• Performs the most difficult maintenance on pump stations; diagnoses problems and performs repairs; services and supervises the overhauling of pumps, motors and other related equipment
• Services and maintains sanitation flow meters, injection systems and chlorination equipment
• Monitors repairs and makes modifications of control and alarm systems
• Completes inspection reports and maintains detailed records on sewer line repair and maintenance.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Supervising Sanitation Worker

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Methods of servicing, repairing and replacing electrical and mechanical components used in valves, pipes, pumps and motors
• Sanitation collection systems
• Basic methods and procedures used in the construction of residential sewer connections
• Chemical testing procedures associated with sanitation treatment systems
• Safety requirements related to the sanitation field

Some Knowledge of:

• Basic personnel practices and methods

Skill and Ability to:

• Perform heavy physical labor requiring strength, dexterity and agility
• Properly and safely use various hand and power-driven tools
• Operate a vehicle safely.
• Plan, organize, train and direct the work of the sanitation maintenance crew
• Read diagrams of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Read and interpret a variety of sewer plans and profiles
• Prepare cost estimates and estimates of materials and equipment needs
• Analyze work problems and make corrections which will facilitate the completion of assignments
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Prepare, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience : Two years of experience performing duties of a Sanitation Worker in Monterey County.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment and obtain a Class A California Driver's License with a tank endorsement within nine months of appointment.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Be willing to wear self-contained breathing apparatus during prescribed working situations and during emergencies.
• Maintain good driving records and habits.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Monday, August 24, 2026 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department

Attn: Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst, 1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901

Email: aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov Phone: (831) 755-5014 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions
Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application .

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie Aulenta , Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5014, or aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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