Equipment Operator I-Sewer/Storm

**MORE THAN A JOB- AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE, GROW, AND MAKE AN IMPACT!** [**Click Here**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlcPKwCvOY4&time_continue=2&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fountainvalley.gov%2F) **to Learn About the City of Fountain Valley.** This position is in the Sewer/Storm Drain division. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close without prior notice or if enough qualified applications have been received. **First Review of Applications: August 12, 2026** **THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY** The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance. **ABOUT THE ROLE** The City of Fountain Valley Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated and motivated Equipment Operator I in the Sewer/Storm Drain division to join our team. This position performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance tasks. Key responsibilities include: - Operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy gas and diesel-powered motorized equipment in construction. - Maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of the City’s wastewater and stormwater systems, including pipelines, lift stations, storm drains, and catch basins. **EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDE** - 4/10 schedule (off Fridays) - CalPERS retirement (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA) - CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plan options, dental, life insurance, vision, and optional AFLAC insurance - Matching deferred compensation employer contribution (up to $225 per month) - City-paid long-term disability insurance - Generous leave accruals - 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday - Operate and conduct pre-trip inspections on equipment including loaders, skip loaders, backhoes, forklifts, tractors, 1 ton to 10 cubic yard dump trucks, sewer/storm drain combination hydro jetter vacuum truck and related construction equipment. - Perform maintenance and construction tasks to maintain maximum, constant water flow in the wastewater and stormwater systems; Clean and repair storm drains to prevent flooding; Lift manhole covers and retrieve debris inside manholes; Operate combination hydro jetter vacuum truck to clean sewer and storm drain lines; Excavate and repair sewer and storm drain lines; Review wastewater and stormwater system maps. - Perform the installation, maintenance, operation, flushing, cleaning, and repair or rehabilitation of sewer and storm drain pipelines, laterals, catch basins and screens, stormceptors, siphons, manholes, lift stations and enhanced maintenance areas. - Operate, maintain, and clean sewer and storm drain lift stations, pumps, equipment, and wet wells. - Operate and maintain CCTV van and equipment to inspect sewer and storm drain pipelines. **OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES** - Perform non-journey level work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, and other similar maintenance and repair trades - May perform, as needed, technical oversight and training to Maintenance Workers and Temporary Laborers. - Complete a variety of checklists, maintain a variety of logs, records and reports as assigned. - Operate a variety of power, pneumatic, and hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities. - Perform other duties as assigned. **NOTE:** This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. To access the full class specification, please click on the following link: [Equipment Operator I- Sewer/Storm Drain](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fountainvalley/classspecs/61028).**Education** - High School graduation or possession of a General Education Development Test (GED) certifica…