Utility Worker
About The Position
California Water Service Group (Cal Water) is a publicly traded water utility focused on providing water and wastewater services. The Utility Worker (UW) performs relief work across various field operations classifications and carries out maintenance operations. Duties include changing, cleaning, and replacing meters and meter boxes; assisting with repairs and maintenance of water mains, service lines, streets and sidewalks, and fire hydrants; and cleaning and painting station and treatment plant equipment and appurtenances. This position works a swing shift from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The posted salary progresses from $42.09 at Step 1 to $48.33 at Step 4, with step increases at six, twelve, and eighteen months. The deadline to submit a resume is Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid California Class C driver's license and insurability under the Company's policy.
- California State Water Distribution Operator II certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and calculate figures.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Working knowledge of basic word processing and email programs, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to work without supervision and respond appropriately to feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline.
- Understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications, including chlorine content, pH, water temperature, and other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform relief work under various field operations classifications.
- Change and replace 5/8-inch through 1-inch meters and meter box lids and covers.
- Clean out 5/8-inch through 1-inch meter boxes.
- Assist with flushing and maintenance of mains, including operation of system valves.
- Assist in setting, replacing, or removing 1-1/2-inch and 2-inch meters.
- Notify for shutdowns.
- Perform general maintenance of company facilities.
- Collect water samples to a minor extent.
- Adjust or replace meter boxes as necessary.
- Clean and paint station and treatment plant equipment and appurtenances.
- Assist with repairs and maintenance of water mains, service lines, streets and sidewalks, and fire hydrants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
