Water System Worker

Now hiring certified Water System Workers to join our team and help maintain the reliable, safe delivery of one of our most essential resources—clean water. Under general supervision, assists in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, and construction and operation of the City’s water systems.; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties;

occasionally assists in the training of lower level Public Works positions; performs other related duties as required.
Build a career and grow professionally with automatic Promotion to Water System Worker II with D2 and Backflow Prevention Device General Testing Certification.
This position is also eligible for up to 2 incentive pays, at 5% each with possession of a Bachelor's Degree and/or D3 certification. The Water System Worker I is the entry level class in the Water System Operator series. Incumbents perform semiskilled and skilled duties in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation replacement, surface and groundwater treatment, distribution, construction and operation of water system infrastructures.

This class is distinguished from Water System Operator II in that incumbents of the latter may have lead responsibility. It is distinguished from Public Works Maintenance Worker II, in that it requires skills, knowledge and experience in water system repair, maintenance and installation.

• At least one (1) year of full-time work experience in the testing, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and operation of water systems.
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, or equivalent license from another issuing government entity.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate