Utility Worker/Lead Utility Worker

Solano Irrigation District•Vacaville, CA

1d•$29 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker performs semiskilled and skilled work involving the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the District’s infrastructure, including canals, pipelines, pumping plants, roads, buildings, and related facilities. Duties include operating construction equipment and using common power tools for maintenance and repair work. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, dependable, and experienced in construction, mechanical, metal, or building trades. Candidates should communicate effectively, work courteously with the public, and be able to perform physically demanding work using sound judgment and initiative. This position may require after-hours emergency response and participation in a scheduled stand-by rotation. The Lead Utility Worker leads and works alongside crews performing maintenance, repair, and construction of the District’s infrastructure, including canals, pipelines, pumping plants, roads, buildings, and related facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating installation and repair work for water distribution systems, operating equipment, and performing general maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, cement work, sandblasting, weed abatement, and pipe repair. This position may require after-hours emergency response and participation in a scheduled stand-by rotation. The ideal candidate has experience in infrastructure maintenance and construction, strong technical and leadership skills, and the ability to train and motivate a crew. Candidates should be knowledgeable in water and power operations, proficient with tools and equipment, safety-conscious, flexible, and capable of responding to emergency repairs while prioritizing crew safety.

Requirements

Team-oriented, dependable, and experienced in construction, mechanical, metal, or building trades (Utility Worker).
Communicate effectively and work courteously with the public.
Able to perform physically demanding work using sound judgment and initiative.
Experience in infrastructure maintenance and construction (Lead Utility Worker).
Strong technical and leadership skills (Lead Utility Worker).
Ability to train and motivate a crew (Lead Utility Worker).
Knowledgeable in water and power operations (Lead Utility Worker).
Proficient with tools and equipment.
Safety-conscious, flexible, and capable of responding to emergency repairs while prioritizing crew safety (Lead Utility Worker).
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record to maintain insurability.
Possession and maintenance of, or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire, a California Department of Motor Vehicles Class B license is a condition of employment (Utility Worker).
Two (2) years of current experience in performing skilled work in the maintenance of potable and non-potable water and distribution systems (Lead Utility Worker).
Possession of a valid Class B California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record to maintain insurability (Lead Utility Worker).
Possession and maintenance of a Distribution Level D2 certificate by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required upon appointment (Lead Utility Worker).
Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a Distribution Level D3 certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within two years of appointment (Lead Utility Worker).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the operation and uses of construction or maintenance equipment, hand, and power tools common to a construction, mechanical, metal or building trade (Utility Worker).

Responsibilities

Performs semiskilled and skilled work involving the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the District’s infrastructure, including canals, pipelines, pumping plants, roads, buildings, and related facilities.
Operates construction equipment and uses common power tools for maintenance and repair work.
Leads and works alongside crews performing maintenance, repair, and construction of the District’s infrastructure.
Coordinates installation and repair work for water distribution systems.
Performs general maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, cement work, sandblasting, weed abatement, and pipe repair.
May require after-hours emergency response and participation in a scheduled stand-by rotation.

Benefits

Retirement – Solano Irrigation District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic Members: 2%@60 formula with final compensation based on the highest 36 consecutive months and credit for unused sick leave. Employee contributes 7%. New Members: 2%@62 formula with a 3-year final compensation period and credit for unused sick leave. Employee contributes 6.75%.
Retiree Health Insurance – Employees are eligible for retiree health insurance benefits following 10 years of full-time service.
Deferred Compensation – 457 plan available, with Employer match up to $100 per pay period.
Health Insurance – Plans include Anthem Blue Cross HMO and PPO plans and a Kaiser Permanente plan. The District pays a portion of the premium for employee and dependent coverage.
Dental Insurance – Dental provider is Delta Dental. District pays full premium for both employee and dependents.
Vision Insurance – Vision provider is VSP. District pays full premium for both employee and dependents.
Life Insurance – Benefit is equal to 2x annual base salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, up to a maximum of $300,000. Premium is paid by the District.
Educational Assistance – District reimburses up to $850 per fiscal year for eligible expenses.
Flexible Spending Account – Tax deferred payments for dependent care, health care, and certain benefit premiums.
Vacation and Sick Leave – Vacation is accrued bi-weekly at 80 hours per year during the first year. Employees accrue 12 days of sick leave per year, calculated bi-weekly.
Holidays – 11 scheduled holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year.