Wastewater Utility Worker I

💧 Join Our Team! Wastewater Utility Worker

Are you seeking a career in public service with growth opportunities? 🌟

Become a key player in our expanding City of Seaside Public Works Department as a Wastewater Utility Worker!

⚙️ About the Role

As a Wastewater Utility Worker , you'll help ensure wastewater effluent standards are met through the safe and efficient operation of the treatment plant, collection system, and pump stations.

Your responsibilities will include :

🧰 Operating and maintaining equipment

🚨 Responding to emergencies

💧 Supporting the City's mission to provide safe, reliable wastewater services

This position offers career advancement opportunities based on your experience, certifications, and demonstrated proficiency. You'll be part of a dedicated team that performs essential maintenance, inspections, repairs, and installations that keep Seaside running smoothly.

🕗 Typical Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m.

💵 Hourly Pay Rate Ranges

(Placement at hire based on qualifications)

Utility Worker I : $26.90 – $32.69

Utility Worker II : $28.24 – $34.33

Utility Worker III : $31.14 – $37.85

📈 Effective July 1, 2026, a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will take effect.

💙 Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, Dental & Vision :

🩺 Excellent coverage for employees and dependents with low out-of-pocket costs.

💰 Employee-paid premiums range from $60 / month (individual) to $174 / month (family) .

Paid Leave :

🎉 11 Paid Holidays + Your Birthday Off

🗓️ 4 Floating Holidays per year

💤 8 hours of Sick Leave per month

🌴 8 hours of Vacation Leave per month (with progressive increases)

Retirement & Financial Benefits :

🏦 City-paid participation in the Retirement System after 6 months

💸 City-paid contribution into a pre-tax deferred compensation plan after 6 months

Additional perks include :

💬 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

🛡️ Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

👨‍👩‍👧 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health & childcare

📜 Additional Information

A full Career Ladder Job Description is available below and includes :

🪜 Utility Worker levels,

⚒️ Essential job functions,

📋 Position requirements, and

🏗️ Examples of duties performed.

🚨 Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug and background screenings apply to employees involved in public safety and high-risk tasks , including those who :

Visit hard-hat-required sites 🦺

Drive City vehicles 🚚

Work in departments such as Public Works, Police, Fire, or Lifeguard Services 👮‍♂️🚒

The drug and background screening requirements apply to employees responsible for the care and safety of the public, those involved in high-risk safety tasks that pose a significant danger to the public, those visiting hard-hat-required sites, and those who regularly drive city vehicles. Examples include public works employees, police officers, 9-1-1 operators, firefighters and lifeguards.