Water Utility Mechanic Iii; Water Utility Mechanic -Iii

DESCRIPTION

There are currently five (5) Water Utility Mechanic III (Water Utility Mechanic I-III) vacancies available in the Utilities Department - Sewer Operations Division
. To qualify for Water Utility Mechanic III, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Have served in the capacity of a Water Utility Mechanic II, or equivalent (i.e., journeyman), for a minimum of one (1) year; AND
• Possess both of the following certifications as required by the Sewer Operations Division:

California Water Environment Association Grade I (CWEA
1) Collection System Maintenance Certification. California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Grade II (D2) Certification.

Grade I - $28.867- $39.452 Hourly

Grade II - $30.401 - $41.454 Hourly

Grade III - $36.699 - $49.785 Hourly

This position may qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of $6,000.

Performs a variety of heavy manual, semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, maintenance, construction, operation, modification, repair and testing of water distribution and sewer collection systems, equipment and components; loads, transports, and operates a variety of pneumatic and hydraulic tools and related construction equipment used in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of the water distribution and sewer collection systems, such as jackhammers, horizontal boring tool, vibrating plate, pipe cutters, rock drills, gasoline-powered abrasive saws, impact wrenches, concrete saw, clay spades, and tapping machines;

rotates among tasks of operating equipment, cleaning sanitary sewer lines or other collection system facilities, and inspecting sanitary sewer lines utilizing closed-circuit television equipment; operates commercial vehicles, machines, and heavy equipment such as high-velocity jetters, backhoes, forklifts, mobile cranes, pressure washers, dump trucks, air compressors, air quality monitoring instruments and others; maintains and repairs sewer lines, maintenance holes, pressure hoses, mains, parts, and other related facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with established practices;

operates and maintains closed-circuit television system and equipment to inspect underground wastewater collection pipes, lateral connections, and associated appurtenances to locate leaks, breaks, infiltrations, and the buildup of dirt, debris, roots, and other materials on a scheduled preventative maintenance basis; and, performs other related duties as required.

This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of Examples of Duties is detailed on the Civil Service Commission approved WATER UTILITY MECHANIC I-III
class specification
.

Applicants must meet requirements of Option A or Option B:

A minimum of one (1) year
* full-time, equivalent paid experience in one or more of the following areas: water or sewer pipeline construction; installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters, backflow units, services, mains, valves, production and/or distribution systems; cleaning sewer collection system via hydrojet or jetter/vactor; inspecting sewer collection system via closed-circuit television; or closely-related work at a water treatment, water distribution, sewer collection, or wastewater treatment facility.

OR

A minimum of two (2) years
* full-time, equivalent paid experience in one or more of the following areas: general construction and repair, operation of various types of building or construction-related equipment, mechanical repair and maintenance, gas/oil pipeline infrastructure, plumbing, carpentry, welding, or other trade-related work.

* Six (6) months of the…