Water Utility Worker I​/II Or Trainee

Water Utility Worker I/II or Trainee (DOQ)

The City of Glendora seeks a highly motivated, customer service-focused professional to join the team in the Water Division of Public Works as the Water Utility Worker I/II or Trainee (determined on qualifications). The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a strong mechanical aptitude and interest or experience in water distribution system construction, maintenance, and repair. Successful candidates will assist with maintaining and improving the City's water distribution infrastructure, including pipelines, valves, hydrants, meters, and service connections, while supporting safe and reliable water delivery to the community.

This position supports the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water transmission and distribution system and related facilities. Duties include installing and repairing water mains and service lines, operating valves and hydrants, responding to service requests, assisting with leak detection and emergency repairs, and performing routine system inspections and maintenance. Incumbents will also assist with traffic control, trenching and excavation activities, equipment operation, and ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with City standards and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates will bring experience or interest in water utility construction, distribution system maintenance, public works field operations, and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning technical skills, solving field problems, and working collaboratively as part of a crew. Candidates should be motivated to develop their knowledge of water distribution systems, safety practices, and applicable regulations while advancing within the Water Utility Worker career series.

If you are interested in making a difference in serving the public, take pride in maintaining critical infrastructure, and thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment, this is the opportunity for you.

This posting will remain open until September 13, 2026, or until 100 qualified applications are received, whichever is first.

Water Utility Worker I: This is the entry-level classification in the Water Utility Worker series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn to perform routine construction, maintenance, operation, and repair duties related to the City's water transmission and distribution systems and related equipment and facilities. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Water Utility Worker II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Water Utility Worker II: This is a fully qualified journey-level classification in the Water Utility Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Water Utility Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Water Utility Worker III in that the latter operates specialized equipment and vehicles and performs the most complex duties assigned.

Water Utility Worker Trainee: This is the entry-level classification in the Water Utility Worker series. This classification is for individuals with little to no relevant work experience in a water utility service. Individuals selected for this position will be hired under the classification Water Utility Worker Trainee. This is a trainee position to help jumpstart…