Utility Service Worker I​/II​/Walnut Valley Water District

September 22, 2026

Salary Range: $63,252.80 - $98,654.40 / Annually

The
first review period
will be October 6th, 2026
. Applications submitted after the first review date will be considered on an as-needed basis.

Walnut Valley Water District is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Utility Service Worker I/II.

The District
At Walnut Valley Water District, we believe in putting people first
. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance while striving for excellence in everything we do. Our vision statement, “
Empowered People, Purpose Driven
,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and success. As a member of our team, you’ll not only be part of a dedicated workforce but also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth.

The Utility Service Worker I performs a variety of assignments in the areas of customer service and field maintenance associated with the District's water service system.

The role operates under the guidance of the Field Supervisor. This is the entry working level in the Utility Service Worker series. Incumbents perform the more routine and repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair assignments with close supervision. As incumbents develop job knowledge and skills, they may begin performing duties and responsibilities characteristic of a more advanced job. With a combination of education, sufficient experience, and an ability to work independently, an incumbent may be eligible for promotion to a higher-level position.

The Utility Service Worker II performs a variety of assignments in the areas of customer service and field maintenance associated with the District's water service system.

This role operates under the guidance of the Field Supervisor. This is the experienced working level in the Utility Service Worker series. Incumbents perform basic work in maintenance, installation, and repair assignments with relatively close supervision. As incumbents develop job knowledge and skills, they may begin performing duties and responsibilities characteristic of a more advanced job. With a combination of education, sufficient experience, and an ability to work independently, an incumbent may be eligible for promotion to a higher-level position.

UTILITY SERVICE WORKER I
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with the repair of meter services such as gate valves, meter connections, angle stops, service pipes, and corporation stops.
• Assists with a variety of installations, maintenance, and repairs on water distribution systems and lines.
• Cleans dead-end lines, as directed, by discharging water until no apparent odor, taste, or color exists.
• Installs new or repairs existing domestic and recycled water distribution mains and service lines; installs, maintains, and repairs fire hydrants, valves, and meters related to the water distribution system.
• Performs leak tests to locate leaks in service lines.
• Shuts down main lines in emergencies.
• Cleans weeds and bushes and trims trees on meter services, fire hydrants, air vacs, etc.
• Participates in water meter installation, turn-ons, turn-offs, sealing services, and/or removing meters, as directed.
• Notifies customers of interruption of water service.
• As directed, investigates and resolves customer inquiries and complaints in the areas of unusual water charges, low or high water pressure, water quality, and water system malfunction.
• Reads residential and commercial water meters on an assigned route using a variety of computer/electronic equipment.
• Notes and reports readings that appear to be unusually high or low.
• Reports meter…