Service Worker - Zanjeros

Coachella Valley Water District•Coachella, CA

14h•$5,003 - $6,833•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, depending on assignment, learns and performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled duties associated with the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the District’s domestic water distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection systems equipment and facilities. This is an entry-level, trainee classification. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform less difficult and complex tasks in a training capacity involving the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of District’s operations systems and equipment. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Requirements

Equivalent to a High School Diploma.
Depending on assignment, one (1) year of experience working in the plumbing, construction, or automotive trades.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Learn the principles and practices of a variety of District system operations.
Safe application, operation, and maintenance of a variety of tools and equipment.
Basic arithmetic.
Principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting.
District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Operational characteristics, and the safe and proper use of, machinery, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform assigned duties.
Learn to use a diverse range of diagnostic tools to identify maintenance needs.
Learn to analyze maintenance problems and take appropriate corrective action.
Skillfully and safely operate a variety of equipment and power and hand tools used in the field.
Perform heavy manual labor.
Prepare records and basic reports.
Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from plat book and recording devices or mechanical diagrams, manuals, schematics, or maps.
Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Maintain accurate logs, records, or charts, and basic written records of work performed.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural (add legal if applicable) guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Methods, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the maintenance, installation, and repair of pressure control devices, valves, hydrants, water mains, and well meters.
Basic principles of water hydraulics and basic plumbing principles and practices.
Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work including confined space requirements.
Underground Service Alert system operations, requirements, and notification processes.
Methods and procedures of chlorination.
Methods and procedures of welding.
Sub-grade and asphalt materials.
Basic operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines.
Basic principles and practices of collections system operations.
Basic principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations, operating principles of valves, and pumps and motors.
Basic principles and methods of sample collection and analysis.
Basic principles of hydrography related to irrigation water distribution, canal systems, and lateral systems.
Learn the practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in canal operation and maintenance and make or schedule appropriate repairs.
Learn local agricultural crop characteristics, weather conditions, and water needs.
District service area, geography, facilities, and canal system.
Learn to recognize, analyze, and troubleshoot malfunctions with water meters, regulating valves, and make appropriate repairs.
Install, repair, and maintain water meters, regulating device for accurate measurement and control of flow.
Learn to read and understand recording devices used in pump operation and the District’s distribution systems maintenance.
Assist in the installation of remote reading devices and pilot control devices including measurement device, pipe, and wire; read and interpret gauges and other recording devices.
Learn to calculate water formulas and interpret applicable tables and charts.
Learn to make determination for leak repair responsibility (District or Customer).
Plumb copper, PVC, stainless steel, and galvanized pipe and fittings.
Learn to Inspect, diagnose, and repair small engines and related equipment, automotive and truck braking systems.
Implement methods and practices of collection system operations.
Learn to operate wastewater treatment plant equipment; take wastewater and sludge samples.
Follow an assigned route and deliver water on a timely basis.
Learn to recognize, analyze, evaluate, and troubleshoot problems with equipment on the canal and distribution system.

Responsibilities

Works from work orders, plat books, blueprints, recording devices, and verbal and written instructions.
Places traffic control and warning signs; sets up barricades.
Maintains work, time, and material records, logs, and reports.
Learns to operate a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform the duties of the assigned work area.
Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Learns to deliver irrigation water; receives and records water delivery orders for agricultural customers; meets with farmers and irrigators to discuss delivery problems and complaints; may make immediate adjustments to resolve complaints or refers problem to Zanjero supervisor.
Makes water deliveries by turning on and off water from the main canal to lateral and sub-lateral pipelines; operates delivery pumps by adjusting valves, packings, and drain lines.
Opens and closes gate valves, surge gates, and canal gates; sets valves, checks meters, and measures water flow; adjusts to correct for surges, excess water, and low water levels; rechecks questionable meter readings; maintains contact with Control System Operators to ensure flows are set correctly and regulatory controls are appropriately monitored.
Notes equipment malfunctions on the delivery system; makes immediate repairs where necessary or reports malfunction to Zanjero supervisor.
Monitors distribution system to ensure water users practice water conservation; reports tail water to Zanjero supervisor; assists Control System Operators in checking suspected bad canal and tattletale levels.
Responds to emergency requests for water during and after hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary; honors and prioritizes scheduled and unscheduled water requests received in an irregular manner of order.