Utility Worker I​/II - Construction

Some jobs keep you behind a desk. This one keeps an entire community running. Rainbow Municipal Water District is looking for a dependable, hardworking, and motivated Utility Worker I to join our Construction team! Every time someone turns on a faucet, waters their grove, or relies on a fire hydrant in an emergency, there's a hardworking team behind the scenes making it possible.

That's where you come in.

From repairing underground pipelines and installing new water services to operating heavy equipment and responding to unexpected emergencies, you'll be part of the crew that keeps essential water infrastructure operating safely and reliably. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done, and want to build a career where your hard work makes a difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualified candidates who are not selected immediately may be placed on an eligibility list for our five new positions planned over the next three years.

• Utility Worker I:$33.60–$45.36/hour (D1 certification, Class A license, heavy equipment operation or welding experience preferred but not required)
• Utility Worker II:$37.19–$50.21/hour (D2 required, Class A or welding certificate, and experience in a similar role at a water agency required)

This is hands-on, boots-on-the-ground work where no two days are exactly alike.

• Get your hands dirty. Install, maintain, and repair water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, valves, meters, and other essential water system components.

• Bring out the big equipment. Work with dump trucks, backhoes, trenchers, excavators, compactors, and other construction equipment.

• Be part of the solution. Help locate and repair leaks, respond to water system emergencies, and restore service to our communities.

• Build it. Fix it. Finish it. Prepare job sites, excavate and backfill trenches, and assist with asphalt, concrete, and roadway repairs.

• Safety comes first. Set up traffic control, follow safe trenching and shoring practices, and look out for your crew.

• Take care of the tools of the trade. Inspect, clean, and maintain construction vehicles, tools, and equipment.

• Keep learning. Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, safety training, and opportunities to earn industry certifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1–2 years of construction experience involving roads, public works, underground utilities, pipelines, or similar work.

• Ability to safely use construction hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.

• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather and terrain conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others, follow safety procedures, and communicate effectively.

• Water Distribution Operator D1 Certification.

• Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

• Experience operating backhoes, excavators, or similar heavy equipment.

• Experience in underground utilities, landscaping, pipeline welding, or roadway construction.

• AWS D1.1 Welding Certification.

• Water Distribution coursework or related education.

• Experience using GIS software.

A D1 Water Distribution Certificate is preferred, but not required at the time of hire. The selected candidate will be expected to pursue this certification within the first six months of employment.

We're not looking for someone who knows everything about water distribution on day one. We're looking for someone with a solid construction foundation, a strong work ethic, and…