Operations and Maintenance Worker II​/III

O&M II $68,460 - $92,016

O&M III $71,856 - $96,564

Under supervision of the Construction Supervisor and Operations & Maintenance Manager, the Operations & Maintenance Worker II is responsible for water distribution and collection system maintenance work and performing routine and repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair assignments of the District’s water and collection system. This is an apprentice-level position in CVWD’s Operations and Maintenance Worker series. When sufficient experience and a specified level of certifications have been obtained and an ability to work independently has been demonstrated, an incumbent may be eligible for promotion to an O&M Worker III position.

Under general supervision from the Construction Supervisor and Operations & Maintenance Manager, the position of Operations & Maintenance Worker III is an advanced journey-level position in CVWD’s Operations and Maintenance Worker series, which performs a full range of basic to highly technical maintenance, installation, and repair assignments in both the water and wastewater collection system operations. The O&M Worker III provides general supervision and training to the O & M Worker I & II.

The O&M Worker III serves in the capacity of crew lead by responding to and coordinating field crews in the absence of an O&M Worker IV. When sufficient experience, leadership, and supervisory skills have been obtained and the ability to supervise and effectively direct crews have been demonstrated, an incumbent may be eligible for promotion to an O&M Worker IV position.

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution system including mains, service lines, valves, meters, hydrants, and related facilities;
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection system including mains, service laterals, cleanouts, manholes, and related facilities;
• Assist in the preparation of future advancement in the following areas: assessing damages and determining materials and equipment needed to make repairs on water mains and service lines; perform installation of new water laterals and replacement of old water mains; perform water main taps under pressure; and operate large and small valves;
• Assist with setting up and removing traffic control devices to protect crews and direct traffic at job sites and maintain jobsite safety based on a working knowledge of the Work Area Control Handbook (W.A.T.C.H.);
• Assist in CVWD’s valve exercise program including turning valves, operating valve trucks and equipment; assist with maintaining the valve exercise database;
• Perform removal and excavation of existing sidewalks, curbs, streets, and trenches for repairs;
• Assist with repair of CVWD’s wastewater lift station and sewer manholes;
• Inspect, clean, and maintain sewer collection lines and manholes and ensure pipes are free from debris and cracks; remove plugs and repair or replace pipes as needed;
• Operate various construction and maintenance equipment, including the sewer vacuum truck and equipment, sewer inspection camera, jackhammer, sump pumps, front loader, and dump trucks. Use and maintain hand and power tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment;
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed; assist in the construction of capital improvement projects;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned;
• Respond to emergencies as required; and
• Possibly perform standby hours and rotation upon possession of appropriate certifications.

• California Department of Motor Vehicle - Driver License:
  Possession of a CA State Class C driver’s license. Failure to maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action, including dismissal. The District will engage in an interactive process and explore reasonable accommodations for any applicant who cannot meet this requirement due to a disability. Possession and proof of a driving record free of multiple or serious traffic violations or…