Senior Water Distribution Technician

This recruitment is being conducted to fill five full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking qualified candidates to fill five full-time vacancies in the role of Senior Water Distribution Technician. Senior Water Distribution Technicians serve as lead workers on field crews and are responsible for overseeing, guiding, and participating in the more complex and technical work associated with the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the City’s water distribution systems.

This position plays a key role in field operations and supports the training and coordination of assigned Water Distribution Technicians.

At the City of Vallejo’s Water Department, we’re committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water to our community. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who take pride in their work and are driven by integrity, innovation, and service. Joining our department means being part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your technical expertise, leadership, and ideas will help shape the future of Water Distribution in Vallejo.

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional training, career advancement, and direct impact on vital public infrastructure. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to grow your career while serving the community of Vallejo in a meaningful way.

The ideal candidate for Sr. Water Distribution Technician will possess three years of journey level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems, preferably in a public agency or will possess at least one year of experience as a Water Distribution Technician with the City of Vallejo.

They will possess their class A driver’s license with air brake and manual transmission endorsements, a Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, and a Backflow Prevention Device General Tester Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association California Nevada Section (AWWA Cal Nev. Section) and/or the Norther California Backflow Prevention Association (NCBPA)

• Proven ability to work as a lead on crews, provide direction, and ensure safety & quality standards are met.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in the field.
• Familiarity with water system mapping, valves, hydrants, services, meters, and pressure regulation systems.
• A commitment to teamwork, accountability, and public service.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Three years’ experience performing journey level water distribution system work preferably within a public agency; OR, one year as a Water Distribution Technician with the City of Vallejo.

Specialized training in water distribution, operation, and maintenance may substitute for one year of the required experience.

• Possession of a valid California Class A driver license at the time of appointment. License must have the following endorsement: air brakes and manual transmission. Additional endorsements for tanker and hazmat at the time of appointment are highly desirable. Individuals must understand that the City may require Class A drivers acquire such additional endorsements during the course of their employment. Individuals who do not meet this…