Utility Worker II

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Utility Worker II positions lead and participate in the work of a crew to perform semi-skilled construction and maintenance work; assist skilled trades workers and repair technicians in the replacement, installation, maintenance, and repair of various airports, sewer, street, public works facilities, and parks by performing the less skilled tasks in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, welding, plastering, cement finishing, and masonry; drive trucks, forklifts and other maintenance vehicles; and perform other duties as assigned. Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive general wage increases. Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as a Utility Worker I or Laborer with the City of San Diego.
• One year of full-time PAID experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of facilities such as walkways or roadways, wood or concrete structures, or sewer and/or water systems.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Some Utility Worker II positions may require certification in asbestos containment, abatement, and sampling, meeting all the criteria in Section 5208 of Title 8 of the California Administration Code, at the time of hire.
• Some Utility Worker II employees are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from date of hire.
• Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.
• Utility Worker II employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
• Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.
• Some positions may require a valid California Class B Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the work of a crew to perform semi-skilled construction and maintenance work.
• Assist skilled trades workers and repair technicians in the replacement, installation, maintenance, and repair of various airports, sewer, street, public works facilities, and parks by performing the less skilled tasks in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, welding, plastering, cement finishing, and masonry.
• Drive trucks, forklifts and other maintenance vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Enter and record work activities via a computer tablet.
• Operate a radio or other communication devices depending on their job location.
• Drive vehicles equipped to tow light duty trailers.
• Drive vehicles equipped with standard 4-speed transmissions.

Benefits

• General wage increases
• Automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible employees hired on or after July 10, 2021.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed