Lead Utility Technician — Build & Protect Water Systems

Utility Worker

The Utility Worker performs semiskilled and skilled work involving the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the District’s infrastructure, including canals, pipelines, pumping plants, roads, buildings, and related facilities. Duties include operating construction equipment and using common power tools for maintenance and repair work.

Ideal candidate is team-oriented, dependable, and experienced in construction, mechanical, metal, or building trades. Candidates should communicate effectively, work courteously with the public, and be able to perform physically demanding work using sound judgment and initiative. This position may require after-hours emergency response and participation in a scheduled stand‑by rotation.

The Lead Utility Worker leads and works alongside crews performing maintenance, repair, and construction of the District’s infrastructure, including canals, pipelines, pumping plants, roads, buildings, and related facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating installation and repair work for water distribution systems, operating equipment, and performing general maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, cement work, sandblasting, weed abatement, and pipe repair. This position may require after-hours emergency response and participation in a scheduled stand‑by rotation.

Ideal candidate has experience in infrastructure maintenance and construction, strong technical and leadership skills, and the ability to train and motivate a crew. Candidates should be knowledgeable in water and power operations, proficient with tools and equipment, safety‑conscious, flexible, and capable of responding to emergency repairs while prioritizing crew safety.

The salary range for Utility Worker is $29.00 – $47.75 per hour (Range 116 – 140). Salary progression is based on possession of the following certifications:

• Class B Driver’s License
• Distribution Operator Certificates: D-2, D-3, D-4
• Treatment Operator Certificate: T-2

Possession of:

• Entry level = Range 116
• 1 certification = Range 120
• 2 certifications = Range 125
• 3 certifications = Range 130
• 4 certifications = Range 135
• 5 certifications = Range 140

The salary range for Lead Utility Worker is $43.11 – $62.44 per hour (Range 148 – 162). Salary progression is based on possession of the following certifications (maximum of three counted for placement):

• Distribution Operator Certificate D-3
• Distribution Operator Certificate D-4
• Treatment Operator Certificate T-2
• Boom Truck Certification
• JPIA Operations Certification Course Completion

Possession of:

• 1 certification = Range 152
• 2 certifications = Range 157
• 3 certifications = Range 162

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Prior employment in laboring work providing familiarity with construction or maintenance equipment, hand, and power tools common to a construction, mechanical, metal or building trade.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

• Valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Class B license of the California Department of Motor Vehicles within nine months of hire (condition of employment).

• Two years of current experience in performing skilled work in the maintenance of potable and non-potable water and distribution systems.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

• Valid Class B California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Distribution Level D2 certificate by the California State Water Resources Control Board upon appointment.
• Distribution Level D3 certificate by the CA State Water Resources Control Board within two years of appointment (failure to obtain may be grounds for termination).

Retirement – Solano Irrigation District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Classic Members: 2%@60 formula with final compensation based on the…