Utility Worker I/II

City Of Del Mar • Del Mar, CA

83d • $58,373 - $73,431

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled journey-level duties involved in the installation, servicing, repair and maintenance of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems, streets, storm drains and related facilities; and performs related work as assigned. Utility Worker I is the entry-level class. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems, streets, storm drains and related facilities. This class is alternately staffed with Utility Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, obtaining the required certifications, and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher-level class. Utility Worker II is the skilled, journey-level class in this series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties. This class differs from Utility Worker I in the skill level required and the incumbent's knowledge of the City's systems, equipment, facilities, standards and procedures; and in the ability to perform more difficult tasks independently.

Requirements

• Utility Worker I: One year of experience in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work.
• Utility Worker II: Two years of experience in utility or public works-related maintenance and construction work.
• A High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Ability to obtain a State of California Water Distribution Operators Certification Grade D-1 or higher grade within 6-months of hire for Utility Worker I.
• Ability to obtain California Commercial Class B License within 12-months of hire for Utility Worker I.
• State of California Water Distribution Operators Certification Grade D-1 or higher for Utility Worker II.
• A valid California Commercial Class B License for Utility Worker II.
• A California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collections System Maintenance Certification Grade C-1 certification or higher for Utility Worker II.

Nice To Haves

• Current valid State of California Water Distribution Operators Certification Grade D-1 or higher.
• California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collections System Maintenance Certification Grade C-1 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution system mains, service lines and related facilities and equipment.
• Performs a variety of skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, street signs, median strips and related public works facilities.
• Installs, tests, inspects, replaces, maintains and repairs water meters.
• Investigates customer's complaints regarding water bills.
• Performs skilled work in assembling, laying and aligning water distribution and wastewater collection mains and service lines.
• Locates and repairs leaks in water distribution and wastewater collection mains, services, pumps, valves and related facilities.
• Sets up and removes barricades to protect crews from street traffic; directs traffic at work sites.
• Conducts inspections of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and facilities.
• Performs duties in confined spaces, utilizing departmental safety equipment, policies and procedures.
• Excavates and backfills sidewalks, streets, culverts and trenches using hand and power tools.
• Operates vactors, trucks, trenchers, skip loaders, backhoes, compressors, tapping machines, and a wide variety of other motorized equipment and commercial vehicles.
• Documents work performed.
• Responds to customer complaints; responds to questions and complaints from the public regarding repair work and main shutdowns.
• Performs after-hours emergency work and on-call duties on a rotating basis.

Benefits

• Salary range for Utility Worker I: $58,373.30 - $70,953.11
• Salary range for Utility Worker II: $60,412.43 - $73,431.69

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED