Utility Worker I or II Continuous Posting

Otay Water District • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Currently there is no vacancy for a Utility Worker. However, we are accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish an eligibility list, should a job opening become available. The position may be appointed at either level depending upon qualifications and experience. The position reports to the Utility Maintenance Supervisor and performs work in the construction and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, and reclamation facilities. The Operations Department is responsible for the operations, maintenance and repair of all Otay Water District facilities and equipment. Facilities include pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, lift stations, and a reclamation plant for potable water and recycled water distribution, wastewater collections, and wastewater reclamation. The Operations Department has a staff of approximately 56 employees.

Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver's License with a safe driving record.
• Valid California Class A Driver's License and required endorsements within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Utility Worker I: One (1) year of experience working in construction, or construction maintenance.
• Utility Worker II: Two (2) years experience in the construction and/or construction maintenance in water, wastewater or recycled water systems or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Water Distribution Operator Certificate D-1 issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board (desired for both levels).
• CWEA Collection Systems Maintenance Technologist Certificate Grade I (desired for Utility Worker I, required for Utility Worker II if assigned to the collection system cleaning crew on a long-term basis).

Responsibilities

• Operates light, medium and heavy-duty, motorized vehicles and equipment, backhoes, forklifts, Vactor truck, jackhammers, drills, electric and pneumatic powered tools.
• Performs safety inspections of equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Digs with various hand tools, such as shovels and digging bars.
• Operates cement mixers, compressors, compactors, and concrete saws.
• Lays out materials for job, lays pipe, mixes, pours and finishes concrete, repairs pavement.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Sets up or assists with set up of traffic control at work site.
• Assists on maintenance and construction projects at all District facilities.
• Works in vaults and other confined spaces utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment.
• Assists in the preventative and corrective maintenance of the water distribution system, wastewater collection and recycled water system.
• Assists in making repairs or replacing inoperative sections of water/wastewater and recycled water systems.
• Sets up shoring in trenches, backfills and tamps trenches.
• Installs large and small water meters and water/sewer laterals.
• Repairs and cleans reservoirs and water tanks.
• Installs and repairs fire hydrants, water and fire services, valves, air-vacs, blow-offs and other similar appurtenances.
• Assists in performing wet taps.
• Paints piping, building interiors and exteriors, and other equipment and facilities.
• Operates District vehicles and equipment.
• Shares in rotational standby duties which includes being available 24/7, weekends and holidays.
• Responds to emergencies as required during and after normal work hours.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits.
• Balanced work/life environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees