Water Distribution​/Production Specialist

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SALARY: $5,854 - $7,117 per month.

FILING DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Water Distribution/Production Specialist is the advanced level class which participates in the maintenance, construction and distribution of potable water for the production of ground water for the City's water systems. Incumbents may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Depending upon assignment, incumbents may be assigned work in distribution or groundwater production.

Two vacancies currently exist in the Department of Public Utilities - Water Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8‑15 hours per month.

SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK‑LEAVE: 40 hours per fiscal year, 80 hours lifetime maximum.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT‑TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: $100 per month.

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): An optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

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Applicants must complete an online application. Please visit  To apply, reference the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621‑6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

All correspondence regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e‑mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their online application. Verify we have your correct e‑mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their e‑mail frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.

Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e‑mail upon a successful application submittal. The e‑mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. For this recruitment, it is recommended that permanent…