Maintenance Worker II - Water​/Wastewater

The Job

• Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ( $1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)
• Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral (
  250 upon hire, 500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours
  )

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works,
Special Districts,
Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for Maintenance Workers II to perform a variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance tasks pertaining to the operation of a water distribution or wastewater collection system. Maintenance Workers are required to perform their duties in all weather conditions, and at any work site; work sites are located throughout the County, including high/low deserts, mountains, and valleys.

For more detailed information refer to the Maintenance Worker II job description.

The Special Districts Division provides cost-effective services to 100+ unincorporated areas throughout San Bernardino County. Services are provided with a commitment to safety, quality, and focus on customer satisfaction.

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits and the Water and Sanitation MOU

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Applicants must be able to perform heavy manual labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions; work in desert and mountainous areas, remote locations, and other locations as needed; have the ability to drive in all weather conditions; and work weekends and holidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, and crawl for extended periods in the performance of job duties for this position.

Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.

Some facilities require the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certification.
Additional compensation may be available for employees possessing certifications at a higher level than required for the assigned site, and/or for specialized industry-specific certifications.

Must possess and maintain both a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 certification and a Water Treatment T2 certification within 18 months from date of employment or be terminated.

Must obtain and maintain a CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker endorsement within 24 months of Maintenance Worker series employment or be terminated. Subject to DOT random testing requirements.

Travel throughout the County is required. A valid CA driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment.

Employees on call must respond by phone within 30 minutes. Employees may be assigned to one region, but are expected to work any site located throughout the County, to meet the Department's needs. Incumbents are required to be available on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Sites/locations encompass the mountains, the deserts, and the valleys.

Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Certifications:

One of the following certification combinations:

• Current CA SWRCB D2 Water Distribution Operator and T1 Water Treatment certifications

-OR-

• Current CA SWRCB T2 Water Treatment and D1 Water Distribution Operator certifications

Experience: Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the maintenance and repair, or inspection, of water/wastewater equipment and machinery.

License: Must possess a valid CA Class "C" driver license (or higher).

NOTE:
Copy of required certificates must be attached to the application.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid CA Class A unrestricted driver license with tanker and hazmat endorsements, in addition to possession of the SWRCB Water Distribution Operator…