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Posted August 22, 2026
City of Santa Cruz

Wastewater Collection Manager

Santa Cruz, California, USA Full Time
Compensation: $143,652 to $185,172 Annually
Benefits
Reference: 27-010

Certifications
Job includes a CWEA certification

Wastewater Collection Manager

City of Santa Cruz

$69.06 - $89.03 Hourly

$11,971.00 - $15,431.00 Monthly

$143,652.00 - $185,172.00 Annually

The City of Santa Cruz is recruiting for a Wastewater Collection Manager to plan and direct the activities, budget, fleet, and staff in the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Collection / Flood Control Division of the Public Works Department. The Wastewater Collection Manager operates sanitary sewer collection and flood control infrastructure in compliance with State Water Board and Air Board regulations to protect public and environmental health. Reporting to the Wastewater System Manager, the Wastewater Collection Manager directs two (2) Field Crew Leaders who supervise two (2) Mechanical Technicians, four (4) Senior Maintenance Technicians and six (6) Maintenance Technicians. The Manager directs the use of asset management software and SCADA systems and collaborates with other City departments, outside agencies and consulting engineers in CIP rehabilitation projects of pipelines, pump stations, and other system infrastructure. For the full job description and list of minimum qualifications, please refer to the City of Santa Cruz Jobs page on the link below. 

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 13 paid holidays per year.

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Jobs

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 420-5040

[email protected]

EOE/ADA

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