Water Distribution Tech I​/II — Field Maintenance

Water Maintenance Worker I/II

Water Maintenance Worker I: $4,542.09 - $5,520.92 per month
Water Maintenance Worker II: $5,013.61 - $6,094.07 per month

This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.
Must attach a California Department of Health Services Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certification in order for application to be considered complete. Applications received after Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. may not be considered.

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, construction, maintenance and repair of the City water distribution system, pumping and equipment maintenance operations.

• Operates equipment and assists in digging and back filling trenches; assists in the installation, maintenance, service and repair of selected aspects of existing and new water services; flushes water systems; assists in the performance of preventive maintenance on pumps, pump motors and equipment; performs maintenance and repairs on pump buildings and facilities.
• Maintains reservoir facilities and grounds; assists in and collects samples of domestic water as required for laboratory analysis.
• Performs pipe fitting and valve repair work; cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt.
• As a crew member, responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies; takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.
• Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment, tools and vehicles.

• Water distribution facilities, general construction and maintenance procedures.
• Operating principles of valves, motors and pumps.
• Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics.
• Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment.
• OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of assigned tasks.
• City geography and the layout of the water/wastewater systems.

• Performing semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Installation, repair and maintenance of selected aspects of water/wastewater systems.
• Efficient and safe operation of power tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Reading blueprints.
• Reading meters, gauges and charts.
• Responding to public works emergencies.
• Following written and oral instructions.
• Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, construction, and maintenance of the City water distribution system, pumping and equipment maintenance operations.

• Assists lead worker in the training and daily work of less experienced water maintenance workers.
• Operates equipment, digs and backfills trenches; installs, maintains, services and repairs all aspects of existing and new water services; flushes water systems, performs preventive maintenance on pumps, pump motors and equipment; evaluates pumping operations and makes adjustments as necessary; performs maintenance and repairs on pump buildings and facilities.
• Adjusts reservoir to ensure adequate supply of domestic water, maintains reservoir facilities and grounds; adjusts chlorinators; chlorinates water; collects samples of domestic water as required for laboratory analysis.
• Performs pipe fitting and valve repair work; cuts and replaces concrete and/or asphalt.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies; takes appropriate public safety measures and initiates corrective action.
• Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment, tools and vehicles.

• Water distribution facilities, general construction and maintenance procedures.
• Operating principles of valves, motors and pumps.
• Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics.
• Traffic laws, ordinances…