The City of Santa Cruz is recruiting for Wastewater Collection Field Crew Leader in the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. Under general direction, the Wastewater Collection Field Crew Leader plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of wastewater collection and stormwater maintenance staff; coordinates, monitors, and provides technical input for assigned wastewater collection and stormwater system projects; provides technical assistance to the Collection System Maintenance Manager; performs a variety of technical and skilled tasks relative to the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection and stormwater systems; and performs related work as required. To learn more about our multi-award-winning Wastewater Treatment Facility, please visit: Government/ City-Departments/ Public-Works/ Wastewater - - - - - - PLEASE READ REGARDING DRIVER'S LICENSE AND DMV REQUIREMENTS - - - - - - This position requires a Class B driver's license. DMV printout must be submitted at the time of application. Applications submitted without DMV printouts will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Please refer to this link for information prior to obtaining your DMV printout: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular and Temporary Wastewater Collection Field Crew Leader vacancies that may occur during the life of the list. The eligible list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. Recruitment #26-064 APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. On Thursday, 05/21/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit: Application- online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process. Response to supplemental questions- will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application. Week of 05/25 and 06/01/26: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 06/12/26. Week of 06/15 and 06/22/26: Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise. Basic Function. Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of wastewater collection and stormwater maintenance staff; coordinates, monitors, and provides technical input for assigned wastewater collection and stormwater system projects; provides technical assistance to the Collection System Maintenance Manager; performs a variety of technical and skilled tasks relative to the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection and stormwater systems; and performs related work as required. Distinguishing Characteristics. This is the working supervisor-level class in the Wastewater Collection Maintenance classification series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of collection system maintenance staff either directly or through lead workers. The incumbents are also expected to independently perform the full range of wastewater collection and stormwater system installation, construction, maintenance, and repair duties. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Collection Manager in that the latter has management responsibility for all wastewater collection and stormwater system maintenance functions and activities of the City. Typical Duties (May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the wastewater collection and stormwater maintenance division. Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion. Trains staff in work and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment and supplies; implements safety procedures and standards. Monitors operations and activities of the maintenance work unit assigned to wastewater collection and stormwater system maintenance. Recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on operations and activities; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures. Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned maintenance projects; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required. Maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance. Provides technical expertise, such as technical expertise related to piping and pump stations, to city engineering staff and contractors. Coordinates with and oversees contractors in providing wastewater collection and stormwater system installation, construction, maintenance, and repair services. Ensures the maintenance of City’s wastewater and stormwater collection system in a safe and sanitary manner to ensure safe conditions for the City. Locate underground utilities in accordance with Underground Service Alert regulations. Supervises the operation of specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure system, including backhoes, front-end loaders, trucks, air compressors, pneumatic hammers, concrete saws, pipe cutters, sprayers, compactors, forklifts, and rollers. Supervises and participates in inspection, cleaning, and testing of lines in the collection systems visually or using closed-circuit television devices, rodding and high velocity cleaner, hydraulic vacuum, flush truck, and other specialized equipment. Supervises the inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater and stormwater lines, mains, laterals, manholes, and cleanouts to ensure compliance with established codes. Oversees and participates in confined space entry program, including reviewing and approving confined space entry permits. Performs complex maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy equipment appropriate to the functional area of assignment. Uses and trains staff in the use of a variety of mechanic, welding, plumbing, and machinist tools to fabricate, rebuild, strengthen, and maintain various parts and pieces of equipment as necessary. Responds to complaints and answers questions from public or escalates to Manager, as necessary. Responds to operations, maintenance, and repair emergency situations as required. Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment, such as respiratory personal protective equipment, as required. Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Collection System Maintenance Manager in the Manager’s absence. May direct operational emergencies, such as weather/storm related events, natural disasters, flood control events, and spill response. Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards. Prepare reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials, such as data entry and create work orders, spill reports, California Integrated Water Quality System CIWQS reports, and other reports as required by state law. Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification. WORKING CONDITIONS - Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. The ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 95 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust chemicals, and air contaminants, vibration and moving objects, such as rotating overhead cranes, may be exposed to gasoline when fueling vehicles, and will work at heights of up to 30 feet when inspecting equipment. The nature of the work requires the incumbent to work in confined spaces, and meet respiratory requirements. The incumbent may climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:Education and Experience. Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with any required licenses is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:High school diploma or tested equivalent; and Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection and stormwater systems or equivalent as defined by the California Water Environment Association , including one (1) year of lead and/or supervisory experience. Successful completion of the City of Santa Cruz Employee and Leadership Development Program is accepted in lieu of one year of supervisory experience. Knowledge:Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. Principles, practices, tools, and materials for installing, cleaning, and repairing wastewater and stormwater collection systems. Operation and routine maintenance of applicable hand and power tools, vehicles, and specialized equipment used in wastewater and stormwater system maintenance and repair. Safety principles, practices and equipment used in public works field operations, including confined space entry procedures, hazardous materials handling, and equipment safety practices. Traffic control and work zone safety procedures, including the placement and use of cones, barricades, warning devices, and flagging operations. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and policies relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Modern office practices, methods, and computer applications used for record keeping, reporting, and communication. Computerized maintenance management systems, asset management systems, related work order tracking software, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system. Techniques for providing effective customer service and working with the public, contractors, and City staff. Abilities:Effectively assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards. Effectively supervise, train, plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials,Organize, implement, and direct wastewater collection and stormwater system maintenance and repair operations and activities. Understand, interpret, and successfully communicate both orally and in writing, pertinent policies and procedures. Effectively identify problems, research, and analyze relevant information, develop and present recommendations, and justification for solution. Oversee and perform semi-skilled and skilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on wastewater and stormwater collection systems infrastructure such as found in the City. Safely and effectively implement best safety practices and procedures related to wastewater and stormwater collection systems such as specialized maintenance and repair equipment inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair; and traffic area and construction zones, including appropriate cone and barricade placement and flagging procedures. Effectively locate underground utilities in accordance with Underground Service Alert regulations. Oversee and perform work in a confined space following required confined space entry procedures. Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and develop accurate arithmetic calculations, such as cost estimates. Establish and maintain a variety of manual and computerized files, record keeping, and project management systems. Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Licenses and Certificates. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class B Driver’s License with the appropriate endorsements. Must possess a valid Grade III Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within four (4) qualifying test cycles[1]. Obtain National Association of Sewer Service Companies certification, (PAPC/ LACP and MACP – Pipeline, Lateral, & Manhole) within one year. Possession of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification. OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Willingness to perform on-call duty assignment and call-back work as required. Willingness to wear a uniform. Must be clean shaven at all times as required to wear respiratory protection equipment. Must maintain compliance with respiratory requirements. Must reside within a 30-minute response time by the end of probationary period. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class A Driver’s License.[1] One test cycle is a maximum of six months. Career Ladder Wastewater Systems Manager. Wastewater Collection Manager. Wastewater Collection Field Crew Leader. Senior Wastewater Collection Maintenance Technologist. Wastewater Collection Maintenance Trainee/ Technologist I/ Technologist II