Utilities Specialist - Ft/Pt

City of Newport Beach•Newport Beach, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

If you enjoy working outdoors with an exceptional team of people and are interested in performing water and wastewater utility services, including construction, maintenance, and related service activities, we encourage you to apply! Currently, there is one part-time vacancy in the Utilities Department. A commercial driver's licenses and water and /or wastewater certificates are desirable. This recruitment will fill full-time positions as well in the future. This is the entry-level position in the Utilities Specialist classification series. The career path for this position is Senior Utilities Specialist, Utilities Crew Chief, and Utilities Supervisor.

Requirements

One year experience in construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities systems.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
Depending on area of assignment, may also be required to obtain a valid California class A or B driver's license (with tank endorsements) within twelve months of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Grade I Water Distribution certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or Grade I Wastewater Collection certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is required within twelve months of employment.
Must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver's licenses
Water and/or wastewater certificates
College level coursework in water utility science and/or environmental studies are desirable.