Water Agency Maintenance Worker

Overview

Join the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as a Water Agency Maintenance Worker I - Extra Help. Multiple positions are available. Maintenance Workers perform semi-skilled, light, and heavy manual tasks related to flood control and vegetation management, including maintenance of water channels and wastewater facilities. Typical duties include:

• Performing trail and access road maintenance by mowing, pruning, and chipping vegetation (brush and trees)
• Operating power tools and heavy and light equipment
• Working outside on sites throughout Sonoma County

Typical work schedule is 40 hours per week (10-hour days, Monday–Thursday).

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks for extended periods and under varying weather conditions
• Operate line cleaning equipment and hand and power tools
• Determine appropriate methods to clean water and sewer lines
• Demonstrate physical strength and endurance; work across multiple trades
• Operate CCTV equipment to diagnose collection system issues and identify required maintenance
• Mark and locate underground services; operate a diverse range of light and heavy equipment
• Work in confined and/or underground spaces and follow safety procedures
• Read and follow oral and written instructions; complete simple report forms; communicate effectively with others

• A California Driver’s license
• Experience with vegetation management or landscaping
• Knowledge of riparian ecology and fire fuel reduction concepts (e.g., shaded fuel breaks)
• Experience operating large vehicles and/or pulling trailers is a plus
• Working knowledge of general construction materials, safety practices, and tools used in wastewater collection and water distribution system construction and maintenance and/or vegetation management
• Ability to perform the described duties, including heavy physical labor, with safety and accuracy

Experience and

Education:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities listed. Normally includes some construction or maintenance experience using light mechanical tools and heavy physical labor.
Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level; the State of California requires or may require endorsements depending on assignment. A valid California Class A Commercial Driver's License is desirable.

The advertised position requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Working Knowledge and Ability: General construction materials, safety practices, and tools; knowledge of water and wastewater systems, flood control, and related trades; ability to locate underground services, operate CCTV equipment, and perform basic report writing; provide safe, efficient service in diverse work environments.

• Your application information and responses to supplemental questions are evaluated throughout the selection process.
• List all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section; be thorough in responses to supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness or result in disqualification.

Please review the hiring process details in the Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma document; it includes information about the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application Submissions: Applications are accepted online at the Sonoma County Careers site. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax, email, or mail. All applications and required supplemental information must be received by the stated deadline. Continuous recruitments may close without notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Additional information: A background investigation is required prior to employment. Some positions may require a physical exam, drug screen, or other contingencies; review the conditional job letter for details.