Utility Worker I​/II - Construction CIP Crew

Keep the Water Flowing. Build What's Next.

We're looking for a Utility Worker to join our Construction Department and help maintain the infrastructure our customers depend on every day. This recruitment is for the first of six new positions we'll add over the next three years as we build and train the crew.

Qualified candidates who are not selected immediately may be placed on an eligibility list for our planned future openings.

This is more than a maintenance position. While you'll respond to water main breaks, service line leaks, and other emergencies, you'll also help build the District's new in-house Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Construction Crew
. This team will focus on proactively replacing aging pipelines, valves, and other critical infrastructure before failures occur.

We're open to hiring at multiple levels based on qualifications and experience. Water Distribution certifications, a Class A CDL, or welding certification may qualify you for a higher-level appointment and higher pay.

• Utility Worker I: $33.60–$45.36/hour
• Utility Worker II: $37.19–$50.21/hour

If you're looking for a hands‑on career where you can work outdoors, build infrastructure, and make a visible impact in your community, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply early for immediate consideration. Interviews for the immediate opening may begin any time after June 15, 2026.

No two days are exactly the same, but one thing’s for sure—
there's never a dull moment.

As part of our construction crew, you're one of the first responders when something goes sideways with the water system. Think burst pipes, busted hydrants, and surprise leaks—your team jumps in to keep water flowing to homes, businesses, and farms across our District.

• Fixing What’s Broken: You’ll inspect, repair, and replace all kinds of water system parts—pipes, valves, hydrants, regulators, air vacs, pressure controls, and more. You’re the one making sure everything works the way it’s supposed to.
• Operating the Big Stuff: From dump trucks and backhoes to trenchers, tampers, and jackhammers—you’ll get to handle all kinds of heavy equipment. If it digs, hauls, or lifts, you’ll likely use it at some point.
• Getting Sites Ready (and Cleaned Up): Before and after the work, you’ll prep job sites and clean them up—whether it's in the middle of a street or out in the field. You’ll also help keep the shop and tools in good shape.
• Keeping Things Safe: You’ll help manage traffic around work zones, making sure everyone stays safe while the job gets done right.
• Putting It All Back Together: Once the fix is in, you’ll backfill trenches, patch roads, and make asphalt and concrete repairs.
• Welding When It’s Needed: If you’ve got welding skills, you’ll use them to make pipeline repairs and keep equipment in top shape.
• Hands‑On, Team‑Oriented, and Outside: This is real work, with real impact—and you’ll be doing it shoulder‑to‑shoulder with a crew that has your back.

Want the full breakdown?

Let's find out. This role could be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working outdoors and don't mind getting your boots dirty.
• Like hands‑on, physically active work that keeps essential services running.
• Take pride in solving problems in the field and seeing the results of your work.
• Work well as part of a team and are willing to step up when the community needs you.
• Are comfortable with overtime, emergency call‑outs, and on‑call duty
  , including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Have experience in construction, utilities, pipelines, public works, landscaping, or a related field and are looking for a stable career with opportunities to grow.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in construction, pipelines, roads, utilities, or a similar field of work.

• Coursework toward an A.A. degree in Water Distribution or a related field.
• Water Distribution Operator D1 Certificate (required within 6 months of hire).
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements.
• AWS D1.1 Welding Certification.
• Experience operating construction equipment such as backhoes or excavators.
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