Water Distribution Operator

Put your technical skills to work in a career that keeps communities running. We're seeking a dedicated Water Distribution Operator to maintain, monitor, and improve our water distribution system.

Under supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the operation and maintenance of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department's potable and non-potable/recycled water distribution system, and sewer collection system. Exercises no supervision.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates and maintains the water distribution and sewer collection system, including pumps, valves, and control panels;
• Drives, operates, and maintains equipment, tools, and vehicles;
• Responds tactfully and effectively to customer inquiries and complaints;
• Assists in ensuring timely completion of preventative maintenance programs;
• Adheres to all safety programs and practices in work methods and procedures;
• Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks including concrete work, truck driving, and a variety of installation and repair activities;
• Maintains and updates a variety of records, logs, reports, and maps;
• Welds, fabricates, and assembles parts and equipment for City utility operations as job knowledge and experience increases; and
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Assumes responsibility for daily operation, maintenance, and record keeping of the Underground Service Alert Program;
• Locates main lines, water lines, and service lines as needed for City staff, contractors, and other utility companies in conformance with marking criteria and time requirements of government code 4216;
• Conducts leak detection in water main line and water service.

• Performs minor maintenance tasks including removal and installation;
• Reads and investigates water pressure complaints; and
• Locks and shuts off water service for non-payment.

• Maintains, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants, valves, and related parts; and
• Performs and interprets fire hydrant flow test and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary.

• One year of experience in performing general construction or mechanical equipment maintenance work involving the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light trucks.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Courses in water technology is highly desirable.

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class B Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement or must obtain within 9 months of appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 Certificate or must obtain within 12 months.
• Possession and maintenance of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade T1 Certificate is desirable.

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50lbs alone or 100lbs with assistance;
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms;
• Regularly exposed to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards;
• Regularly travel to different sites and locations;
• Ability to distinguish color and wear protective apparel;
• Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately; and
• Must be available for stand by/on call duty.